Researchers claim to have developed a sticky fibrous substance that can rapidly solidify to pull objects, similar to Spider-Man's iconic webslingers.

Scientists have developed a fluid that turns into a strong sticky fibre when shot out of a gadget to lift objects several times its weight – a breakthrough inspired by comic book superhero ...

All played roles as three researchers at the University of Wyoming attempted to answer a basic question about nature: What makes spider webs sticky? The scientists say they now have the answer ...