Stronger Than Steel, Tougher Than Kevlar – Spider Silk’s Secret Finally Revealed
Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders strengthen the fibers at the ...
Pillow talk: Is silk or satin better? Experts break down the differences
Learn the differences between satin pillowcases versus silk, according to textile and hair experts, and shop picks from ...
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To Spin Silk Five Times Stronger Than Steel, Spiders Perform a Stretching Trick
“When they spin silk out of their silk gland, spiders use their hind legs to grab the fiber and pull it out. That stretches ...
Stretching spider silk makes it stronger by aligning protein chains
When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action doesn't just help the spider release the silk, it's also a crucial step in ...
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Goan women weave a future with silk thread jewellery through a short-term govt course
Panaji: In India, the silk industry has long thrived — thanks to traditional garments like the sari — and the women of India have remained its most ardent supporters. Goan women are embracing ...