In a remarkable fusion of nature and science, China has ushered in a new era of textile technology with genetically modified ...

From these eggs will hatch tiny silkworms, caterpillars of the domesticated silk moth Bombyx mori, which will then set to chomping down on mulberry leaves and preparing themselves for the demanding ...

Researchers have produced the first recombinant spider silk that mimics the toughness of the natural material, according to a study published last month (February 16) in Advanced Materials. The key to ...

You should be using a thicker type of waxy-coating floss.” Look for flosses labeled as PFAS-free, made from natural fibers like silk or cotton and coated with plant-based waxes like beeswax ...

Find out how web-spinning spiders do what they do and learn about the impressive, multipurpose material they use to catch their dinner. Spiders make their webs from silk, a natural fibre made of ...