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Giant banana spiders will soon return to SC yards. Here’s when and what to know before crossing one

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit’s name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. A Golden Silk Orb ...

This spider spins the world’s finest silk with unmatched strength

Spider silk occupies a distinct place in natural materials science for its combination of mechanical strength, toughness and ...
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On the Hunt for the Golden Silk (Banana) Spider

JACKSONVILLE, FL (FirstCoastNews.com) -- First Coast News reporter, David Williams was on the hunt. He was hunting for something golden, something silky with eight legs and a lot of eyes. It's ...
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These huge spiders are in SC yards for the summer. Here’s where they are and if they’re a threat

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit’s name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. A Golden Silk Orb ...
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Stretching spider silk makes it stronger: The key to new materials?

Nephila clavata, a golden orb weaver. — Image by Kinori via Wikimedia / Public Domain Nephila clavata, a golden orb weaver. — Image by Kinori via Wikimedia / Public Domain A new study finds the amount ...
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Giant banana spiders will soon return to SC yards. Here’s when and what to know before crossing one

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit’s name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. This arachnid is a ...
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Huge spiders in SC yards for the summer. Here's where they are and if they're a threat

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit's name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. This arachnid is a ...