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Simulations showed that stretching aligns protein chains and increases hydrogen bonds, which act like tiny bridges between them. These changes enhance the silk’s strength, elasticity, and toughness.

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An American and a Japanese were among people who helped identify the mystery spider sac photographed by a Singaporean. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A small spider with pale body and legs and silver-grey markings on the abdomen. It is usually found around the outside of houses and gardens, and is particularly common around windows. Because of ...