One rule of thumb: Take a good look at the web before taking any measures to destroy it. "If the web is dusty, the spiders can't use it, and they must be gone," Crawford says. "If the web looks neat ...

Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and University of Costa Rica asked why spiders do not stick to their own sticky webs. Repeating old, widely quoted but poorly documented ...

One glue, two functions: Spider webs stick to the ground and elevated surfaces differently Date: October 2, 2012 Source: University of Akron Summary: Polymer scientists and biologists have ...

A web constructed from synthetic spider silk Material scientists have made artificial spider webs that attract objects and shake off water, just like the real thing. They hope that the material ...

Researchers asked why spiders do not stick to their own sticky webs. Repeating old, widely quoted but poorly documented studies with modern equipment and techniques, they discovered that spiders ...

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Likewise, cobweb spiders use a "staple-pin" adhesive disc to keep their webs' dragline silk threads attached firmly to ceilings and walls.

Fans of home cleaning guru Mrs Hinch are sharing a £1.10 hack to stop spiders making webs on their windows and doors.

Researchers have found that some spiders can create webs which help them block out noise.

"It's true Hollywood-style spider webbing," says Matt Mangelsen, who with his brother, David, created the Webcaster gun. The gadget sprays cobwebs that look like the real thing.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and University of Costa Rica studying why spiders do not stick to their own sticky webs ...