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| Author | : Leslie Brunetta |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2010-06-08 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0300163150 |
Spiders, objects of eternal human fascination, are found in many places: on the ground, in the air, and even under water. Leslie Brunetta and Catherine Craig have teamed up to produce a substantive yet entertaining book for anyone who has ever wondered, as a spider rappelled out of reach on a line of silk, “How do they do that?” The orb web, that iconic wheel-shaped web most of us associate with spiders, contains at least four different silk proteins, each performing a different function and all meshing together to create a fly-catching machine that has amazed and inspired humans through the ages. Brunetta and Craig tell the intriguing story of how spiders evolved over 400 million years to add new silks and new uses for silk to their survival “toolkit” and, in the telling, take readers far beyond the orb. The authors describe the trials and triumphs of spiders as they use silk to negotiate an ever-changing environment, and they show how natural selection acts at the genetic level and as individuals struggle for survival.
| Author | : Bridget Heos |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 85 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0547681267 |
An introduction to the field of genetics through the story of Randy Lewis and his work with golden orb weaver spiders and his subsequent creation of artificial spider silk that can be used to save and improve lives. Full color.
| Author | : Simon Peers |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Nephila |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Kathryn Lasky |
| Publisher | : Candlewick Press |
| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0763642223 |
Follows the firsthand search of arachnologist Greta Binford for the elusive Loxosceles, the deadly recluse spider.
| Author | : John Cuppoletti |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 702 |
| Release | : 2011-07-20 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9533073535 |
Composite materials, often shortened to composites, are engineered or naturally occurring materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or microscopic scale within the finished structure. The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive reference and text on composite materials and structures. This book will cover aspects of design, production, manufacturing, exploitation and maintenance of composite materials. The scope of the book covers scientific, technological and practical concepts concerning research, development and realization of composites.
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 556 |
| Release | : 1918 |
| Genre | : Silk industry |
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| Author | : Peter N. Witt |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3642854796 |
"Gradually, a faint brightness appeared in the east, and the air, which had been very warm through the night, felt cool and chilly. Though there was no daylight yet, the darkness was diminished, and the stars looked pale. The prison, which had been a mere black mass with little shape or form, put on its usual aspect; and ever and anon a solitary watchman could be seen upon its roof, stopping to look down upon the preparations in the street . . . By and by the feeble light grew stronger, and the houses with their sign-boards and inscriptions stood plainly out, in the dull grey morning . . . And now, the sun's first beams came glancing into the street; and the night's work, which, in its various stages and in the varied fancies of the lookers-on had taken a hundred shapes, wore its own proper form - a scaffold and a gibbet . . . " (The Complete Works of Charles Dickens, Harper & Brothers, New York and London, Barnaby Rudge, Vol. II, Chapter XIX, page 164. ) Dickens describes an activity which takes place in the early morning hours, just before sunrise. As the day begins and people start to go about their business and get ready to watch the hanging, the hangman is ready with the gallows.
| Author | : David Penney |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Spiders |
| ISBN | : 0957453019 |
The result is a great increase in multi-disciplinary research and novel avenues incorporating spiders as model organisms.
| Author | : Zahid Ameer |
| Publisher | : Zahid Ameer |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2023-11-09 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : |
Explore the extraordinary world of biomaterials in "Nature's Bulletproof: Decoding the Superiority of Darwin's Bark Spider Silk." Delve into the fascinating scientific journey unraveling the secrets behind the exceptional strength of Darwin's Bark Spider silk, a material over 10 times tougher than Kevlar, commonly used in bulletproof vests. In this compelling eBook, embark on a captivating adventure through the realms of nature's marvels. Discover the intricate processes that make Darwin's Bark Spider silk one of the toughest substances known to humankind. From its natural properties to potential applications in various industries, this eBook provides an in-depth exploration of the material's origins, characteristics, and groundbreaking research. Written by experts in the field, "Nature's Bulletproof" presents cutting-edge insights, engaging narratives, and visually stunning illustrations that bring the world of biomaterials to life. Whether you're a science enthusiast, researcher, or simply curious about the wonders of nature, this eBook offers a comprehensive understanding of the superior strength and versatility of Darwin's Bark Spider silk. "Nature's Bulletproof: Decoding the Superiority of Darwin's Bark Spider Silk" is your gateway to a world where nature's ingenuity meets scientific discovery. Unlock the mysteries of this exceptional biomaterial and gain a newfound appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.
| Author | : Tetsuo Asakura |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2013-10-21 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9400771193 |
This book is a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the properties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. The field encompasses backyard silk production from ancient time to industrial methods in the modern era and includes an example of efforts to maintain silk production on Madagascar. Once revered as worth its weight in gold, silk has captured the imagination from its mythical origins onwards. The latest methods in molecular biology have opened new descriptions of the underlying properties of silk. Advances in technological innovation have created silk production by microbes as the latest breakthrough in the saga of silk research and development. The application of silk to biomaterials is now very active on the basis of excellent properties of silks including recombinant silks for biomaterials and the accumulated structural information.
