Photo via Niffty.. With the help of a scanning electron microscope, Chinese scientists have figured out the secret architecture to spiders’ webs that make them incredibly effective at catching dew. Cracking into the mystery could mean that the same structures can be duplicated in

fog catchers for developing nations, creating effective yet inexpensive methods for helping communities with scarce or polluted water sources. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Spider Webs Offer Biomimetic Inspiration for Dew Catchers in Developing Countries