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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: Some Spiders May Add Extra Threads To Webs That Let Them Know When There’s Prey Nearby
Description: Spider webs are both works of art and extremely practical, and there’s new research that finds they’re even more practical than we’ve realized. Plus: in Tulsa, Oklahoma, there's a new art installation made from more than 45,000 guitar picks. Spiders weave secret alarm system through web zigzags for prey detection, study finds (Interesting Engineering)BOK reveals new art installation made with over 45,000 guitar picks (FOX 23)Help build this show on the world wide web as a backer on Patreon