Materials science

Podcast: Spider Web Strength — It’s More Than Just the Silk

Technology Podcast 356: Spider silk is as strong as steel. Literally. But some new research shows that a spider web’s power lies in more than just strength. There’s also its stretchiness…

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Ontario Plastics Fire

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Burning Trust

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Small Science

The World

Emerging Science Note/Stress and Chemicals

Smart Dust

Doctor Michael Sailor talks with host Steve Curwood about his research on smart dust, tiny particles that can detect air and water pollution.

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