Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Move over, mycelium. The new year is kicking off with a new next-gen material in mind: the queen of fibers. Silk is one of the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm's fiber causes "Anderson localization of light," a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a ...

Dr. Ben Allardyce and Ph.D. candidate Mr. Martin Zaki from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have delivered a world first in next-generation materials research. Silkworm silk is a ...

Materials Science: The strong, flexible, and conductive nanocomposite of silk and graphene could be used to make biosensors or scaffolds for tissue engineering The researchers thought they could ...

For the first time, scientists have successfully produced full-length spider silk fibers using genetically modified silkworms. With high strength and toughness, this silk has the potential to provide ...

The synthetic spider silk market offers significant growth opportunities in defense, automotive, aerospace, textiles, and ...

Scientists have long studied silk for its strength. Now they're using it to shore up bone. A team of bioengineers from Mexico, India and the U.S. created a silk protein-based scaffolding to encourage ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Frances Solá-Santiago Frances Solá-Santiago is a writer covering style. She’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sleep cooler and breathe easier with these sustainable sateen silk alternative sheets made from bamboo. Ettitude There are a ...

In a new study, Northwestern University researchers have discovered why the role of stretching is so important. By simulating spider silk in a computational model, the team discovered the stretching ...

Fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, and mix about a teaspoon of gentle laundry detergent. If there are any visible stains on your pillowcase, apply a few drops of detergent directly to the stain ...