Gravity and light reveal how liquids turn into thin fibers

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What happened

From spiders spinning their webs to the manufacturing of textiles, the formation of fibers from liquids plays an important role in both nature and industry.

Yet accurately predicting the properties of such fibers remains a challenge.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:45 UTC.

Why it matters

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