Sean Blamires

A large spider with yellow legs and large black and white spotted abdomen clings to its web

A new global study has untangled many of the incredible properties of spider silk.

Spider web

UNSW Sydney has been awarded a grant to assess mimicking spider silk for use in clothing, medical devices and prosthetics.

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Spider silk is stronger than steel and Kevlar. Tapping into its secrets could herald a revolution in manufacturing, writes Sean Blamires.