Catalyst season 1 finale: Spiders and silk

Oct. 17, 2018

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“Catalyst” concludes season 1 with a look back at how spiders could help us strengthen fabrics and materials we use in everyday life.

In this segment:

Dr. Brian Cherry,
Dr. Jeffrey Yarker

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