c/til · by ReverendIrreverence@piefed.social · 42d

TIL that 3/4 of bee species make silk

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-think-bee-silk-could-be-a-surprising-new-supermaterial-heres-why

While the world drowns in plastic, researchers are on the hunt for practical materials that are lightweight, tough, and biodegradable. In recent years, scientists have increasingly turned to the natural world for inspiration – with a whole lot of research focusing on the impressive features of spider silk.

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JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 13 pts · 42d

"Silk has evolved independently many times, with at least 23 separate origins in insects alone," Wasserman explained, including ants, bees, and wasps.

TIL. oO

massive_bereavement@fedia.io · 8 pts · 42d (1 reply)

"scientists have increasingly turned to the natural world for inspiration"

Nature is always the inspiration.

BitchPeas@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 42d

Its almost like... return to monke.

Miller@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 42d (1 reply)

Do earwigs make velvet?

sunsofold@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 42d

Close. Wigs.

IAmUser1234567@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 42d

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HubertManne@piefed.social · 2 pts · 42d

you til has til'ed me.