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Researchers at Tufts University have developed a new technology making Spider-Man’s web-slinging a reality. The device can ...

Researchers at Tufts University took inspiration from the world of comic books and nature to create a groundbreaking ...

Inspired by the fantastical abilities of comic book superheroes, researchers at Tufts University have developed a real-life ...

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