158: Spider Pulley

April 13, 2021 00:04:58
158: Spider Pulley
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158: Spider Pulley

Apr 13 2021 | 00:04:58

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Arachnophobes BEWARE! Imagine a spider that uses special silk to lift something that’s 50 times bigger than itself. There is a video! You must watch after you listen to the episode. Come on–don’t be a chicken–Trace watched & it’s too cool to miss so you should too.

Want to know more? Here’s the paper.

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