Definitely excited to hear about batch 5. I believe we should hear news very soon. if they began batch 5 immediately after batch 4 then 5 is overdue.
And in light of last week's PR about Darwin's Bark Dragline silk, I'm expecting KBLB to have the attention of the DOD once again.
I asked AI the difference between Golden Orb and Darwin's Bark drag line silk:
The key difference between Golden Orb Spider silk and Darwin's Bark Spider silk lies in their toughness
:
Golden Orb Spider Silk:
Known for its high tensile strength, meaning it's very strong and resistant to breaking.
Used for the frame and spokes of their webs.
Darwin's Bark Spider Silk:
While strong, its most remarkable feature is its exceptional toughness.
Toughness combines strength with the ability to stretch without breaking.
This allows their webs to withstand strong winds and heavy rain in their rainforest environment.
In Summary:
Golden Orb: Focus on strength.
Darwin's Bark: Focus on strength AND toughness.
I hope this clarifies the distinction!