Bacteria Make ‘Spider Silk’ That’s Stronger Than Steel

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The Periodic Table

Brandon Hanna

28 episodes

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Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!

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Bacteria Make ‘Spider Silk’ That’s Stronger Than Steel - 2021NOV08

The Periodic Table

45 minutes

4 years ago

Bacteria Make ‘Spider Silk’ That’s Stronger Than Steel - 2021NOV08

This week, Garrett McDowell (@GarrettMcDowell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about bacteria that can make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel, brainless sponges that contain early echoes of a nervous system, and more!

Topics:

1. Bacteria make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bacteria-spider-silk-stronger-steel-chemistry-engineering

2. Brainless sponges contain early echoes of a nervous system

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sponge-nervous-system-brain-cells-digest-feed

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Interview Segment with Garrett:

Brandon will take this time to ask Garrett some questions to spark a fun discussion

Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Garrett McDowell

(Writer for Screen Rant, Movie Reviewer, YouTube.com/GarrettMcDowell)

@brandonhanna07 @GarrettMcDowell

"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)