spider. i have to meet the creature who inspired this, even if it means facing one of my biggest fears. oh my god. this is terrifying. no. japan s golden orb weaver spider. absolutely massive. i swear that one is looking at me. you are just going to put your hand right in there? oh my goodness me. don t calm. oh my god i may not be their biggest fan, but even i have to admit they are rather remarkable. i will have nightmares tonight. but, what will also stick with me is what they have done here in replicating the spinning skills of these creatures in their labs, we have so much to learn from the natural world.