Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders strengthen the fibers at the ...

When it comes to travelling, the one thing that I pack every time is my giant ‘pillow scrunchie’ from Drowsy which protects ...

Have you ever wondered about the intricate tapestry of history woven through the delicate threads of silk? From ancient ...

So, scientists instead want to recreate silk-like materials in the lab. "Spider silk is the strongest organic fiber," Graham said. "It also has the advantage of being biodegradable. So, it's an ideal ...

Spider silk, already known for its exceptional strength, reveals an astonishing manufacturing process. Researchers have ...

Researchers long have been interested in spider silk because of its remarkable properties. It’s stronger than steel, tougher ...

So, scientists instead want to recreate silk-like materials in the lab. "Spider silk is the strongest organic fiber," Graham said. "It also has the advantage of being biodegradable. So, it's an ideal ...

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have delivered a world first in next-generation materials research. Silkworm silk is a protein-based fiber with mechanical properties rivaling petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, yet spun using a ...

So, scientists instead want to recreate silk-like materials in the lab. "Spider silk is the strongest organic fiber," Graham said. "It also has the advantage of being biodegradable. So ...

Both factors increase the silk fibers' overall strength and toughness. Insights could be applied to designing stronger, tougher synthetic materials. When spiders spin their webs, they use their ...