CRISPR silkworms make spider silk that defies constraints

The article wasn't clear, maybe someone knows — how much stronger is the silk than normal silkworm silk? Comparing it to Kevlar is kind of apples and oranges for someone who doesn't know how Kevlar compares with either spider silk or silkworm silk.

Original article in Cell: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=37623326">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=37623326</a>

Imagine CRISPR hardwood trees that rapidly grow as tall as Redwoods while maintaining their broad cover and proportions. Would be great both for lumber and to plant in neighborhoods. A Navi&#x2F;night-elf tree for every subdivision. Having the view and the shade in hot weather may be worth the risks of permanent shading and falling limbs. As long as they&#x27;re sterile.

could this be used to make woven tanks for hydrogen storage?

aaand... they went to spider silk space elevators. Good for them. I&#x27;ll be in line to buy a ticket when they are ready.

Now all they have to do is engineer goats to produce this silk from their nipples.

Can we also feed them plastic waste?

Don&#x27;t let this spider get near a Sony movie studio executive