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Explorer Series Lecture at Cleveland Museum of Natural History:Fri, May 14, 2010, 7:30 pmRegisterDr. Todd A. Blackledge, biologist, University of AkronPart of the Explorer Series of LecturesConservation AwardA single spider spins up to eight different types of silk threads that can be as strong as steel, tougher than Kevlar, or even as stretchy as rubber. While spiders rely on this amazingly diverse “toolkit” to catch their food, protect their young and find mates, scientists aim to synthesize…See More