Nanocomposite research yields strong and stretchy fibers
Lycra-like materials were inspired by spider silk
Museum displays 'Singular Beauty' of microscopes
Tiny instruments, invented in 1600s, are still used in research
Engineers probe spiders' polymer art
Manufactured silk could be used for artificial tendons and ligaments, sutures, parachutes and bulletproof vests
MIT's pint-sized car engine promises high efficiency, low cost
Ethanol empowers the little engine that could
