A microscopic look reveals how the unique ‘handshake’ between rubber and cement could be key to durable, sustainable construction.
Pilia, an enigmatic genus of jumping spider has just been rediscovered in the tropical forests of Western Ghats after a staggering 123 years. The find has not only led to the description of a brand-new species, Pilia malenadu, but, also allowed researchers to document the first-ever female of the entire genus.
