Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, turn to a tiny species of venomous spider called Lachesana tarabaevi in the search for compounds with anti-microbial properties. They show that peptides derived from the spider’s venom is effective against Staphylococcus aureus.
Adding minuscule Molybdenum Disulfide flakes helps organize polymer chains, paving the way for faster, more efficient bendable electronics.