They Sent Spiders to the ISS, But Nothing Went as Planned

Scientists sent spiders on space missions, and these arachnid astronauts managed to whip up webs in microgravity conditions. The catch? The space silk wasn't exactly like their Earthly creations, showing that gravity does play a role in web architecture. So, while spiders can pull off their web-making magic in space, it's a bit like watching a skilled dancer adapt to a new stage—it might look different, but the moves are still impressive! Plus, the spiders have some other cool superpowers. 🕷️🚀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices