The spider web
The Science
This is a spider web. Spiders are natural engineers. The silk they make is super strong - even stronger than steel, but it’s very light. The lines in the web work like the cables of a bridge. When something hits it, the force spreads out so the web doesn’t break.
Why I Chose It
I chose this photo because it shows me that nature already knew engineering before humans did. We make nets, bridges and traps, but spiders were doing it thousands of years ago in our own h
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Judges' Choice Award
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People's Choice Award
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