In a “Big Idea” article in the Feb. 5 issue of New Scientist, Professor Markus Buehler writes that the hidden structures of music are universal patterns of nature that can help engineers create new materials like artificial spider silk. Buehler, who is department head of CEE, focuses his research on understanding materials at the molecular scale and using natural materials as inspiration for designing new strong, lightweight materials. Read the full article in Slate.com.