Spiders can change the vibrational frequency of individual silk threads - they actually tune (and pluck) their webs! It's already amazing that a creature equipped with such a small brain and limited eyesight can create complex structures -- and now this:
When I was a kid I used to play with spiders, I would grab flies or roaches and throw them in the web, that's when I noticed that they focused on the vibration. I would grab a stick and mimic the vibration. I also loved watching them build the spider web. I learned a lot. Spiders are very interesting 😊
Very informative, thank you for this video! It's odd, I was just outside the house today and a friend dared me to touch one of the spider webs outdoors. I was surprised of how sturdy it was, and I was literally able to pluck it like a rubber band!
I loved the animated explanation, I don't like spiders but it was fun to watch this one. And of course, your straightforward way to explain it was welcomed.
Thank you very much for producing such a wonderful video. Science communication is a difficult task and you made it simple, enjoyable, cute and funny all in one short video. Please make more of these!!!
This is misleading. Tenions in the springs radial "webbings" have to be symmetrical if the web is also symmetrical across the 2 dimensions in the plane. Which means it's impossible to have different vibrations in every string.
The video IS misleading. The scientific paperwork it links to mentions not nine different frequencies on each transverse strand, but just two different frequencies, one for longitudinal (asterisk shaped) strands, and a different frequency for transverse (hexagon/stop sign shaped) strands.
i don't give a shit!!!!.....as long as its playing guitar!!....and i don't want any harry Webb songs either......maybe steelers wheel.......stuck in the middle with you!!!!lol
Geez i have more respect for spiders.I tore down a large web going across my walkway.Got ready for bed that evening, and i swear this huge spider was sitting on my nightstand staring at me . It looked exactly like the one whose web I destroyed.Scared the living crap out me.This thing was huge , it had to come into the house thru the front or rear door.How it found my room i will never know.s p o o oky stuff!!
Spiders can change the vibrational frequency of individual silk threads - they actually tune (and pluck) their webs! It's already amazing that a creature equipped with such a small brain and limited eyesight can create complex structures -- and now this:
When I was a kid I used to play with spiders, I would grab flies or roaches and throw them in the web, that's when I noticed that they focused on the vibration. I would grab a stick and mimic the vibration. I also loved watching them build the spider web. I learned a lot. Spiders are very interesting 😊
Yeah, they keep to themselves and eat other pests. They're fine with me.
Terrific animation
This is so cool. A beautiful example on the role of acoustics in life, spiders could probably play the whole orchestra on their web.
Award for the sound effects guy
I now see spiders and their webs in a new light. Thanks NPR!
short but beautifully made!
Spiders are amazing.
Very informative, thank you for this video! It's odd, I was just outside the house today and a friend dared me to touch one of the spider webs outdoors. I was surprised of how sturdy it was, and I was literally able to pluck it like a rubber band!
I loved the animated explanation, I don't like spiders but it was fun to watch this one. And of course, your straightforward way to explain it was welcomed.
A spider's silk is also a source of great interest!
That's so ridiculously cool.
Thank you very much for producing such a wonderful video. Science communication is a difficult task and you made it simple, enjoyable, cute and funny all in one short video. Please make more of these!!!
So, whenever you base your opinion on what a guitar player says, just consider the size of the brain of a spider.
Frank
Haha haha!
I don't even know what your channel is actually about, but you deserve a subscribe.
As if I needed another reason to love em🕷🕸
No matter how many times I see it the last few seconds of the video 1:02 , I just crack up
This is misleading. Tenions in the springs radial "webbings" have to be symmetrical if the web is also symmetrical across the 2 dimensions in the plane. Which means it's impossible to have different vibrations in every string.
The video IS misleading. The scientific paperwork it links to mentions not nine different frequencies on each transverse strand, but just two different frequencies, one for longitudinal (asterisk shaped) strands, and a different frequency for transverse (hexagon/stop sign shaped) strands.
Very cool! I plan to share this with my music teachers.
That is truly awesome. Nature has detail no matter how far down you look.
really awesome
Making spiders adorable, one video at a time. XD
Woah! That's freaking awesome!
If you liked that, you should watch the puffer fish build an underwater fractal to attract a mate.
I had no idea that's awesome.
This helped me appreciate spiders a little bit more, but the next time I see one I'll still get scared :-(
Lovely spider!
This was just a great video! I simply love it!
That riff at 1:11 needs to be turned into a song
Oh, that is SO cool!!!
Thank you, this was amazing hahaha
love
That... was too cute.
0:40 spinny boi
I don't care if the Spider Symphony Orchestra can play the Star Spangled Banner -- THEY MUST DIE
you sound weak
@@FixedFace accurate
The more you know
Don't look now but there's a spider on your shoulder.
i don't give a shit!!!!.....as long as its playing guitar!!....and i don't want any harry Webb songs either......maybe steelers wheel.......stuck in the middle with you!!!!lol
So cool.
Cute spider:)
Nice vid
Amazing!!
Geez i have more respect for spiders.I tore down a large web going across my walkway.Got ready for bed that evening, and i swear this huge spider was sitting on my nightstand staring at me . It looked exactly like the one whose web I destroyed.Scared the living crap out me.This thing was huge , it had to come into the house thru the front or rear door.How it found my room i will never know.s p o o oky stuff!!
So awesome )
How can I translate this video into Bengali on UA-cam ?
+Kawsik Roy (কৌশিক)
You have a great softwer for this., simple, just googling boobling... ;D ;D by dude ;))
So sweet🥰🦀
that's strange !!
HOW CAN SPIDER MAKE DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES ??!
Try getting a rubber band and stretching it while plucking it at the same time.
Spider maqam?
sounds like Whitley Streiber...
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