Scientists fused natural silk fibers into a super-strong material that rivals Kevlar and could reshape medicine and 6G technology.

Unlike previous attempts, the latest human-made version of silk keeps everything great about natural silk while ramping up its toughness and versatility.

Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, ...

“Silk: A World History” describes the unique qualities of silk that make it a sustainable material with a wide variety of applications. The following is an excerpt from Silk: A World History by ...

Silk isn't just great as a smooth fabric for luxurious clothing: it's finding a wide range of uses in everything from edible food-preserving wrappers to skin-friendly wearable health monitoring ...

When choosing a fabric to make a homemade face mask to protect against the novel coronavirus, silk is better than cotton, namely when used in conjunction with a respirator, according to a new study ...

This silky soft bedding can regulate body temperature, fight off allergens and can even be better for your skin.

Researchers from Tufts University, Imperial College London, and the University of Michigan have developed ...

When it comes to technology and innovation, we have a lot to thank Mother Nature for. Learning from the natural world has led to a range of useful products, including Velcro, self-cleaning paint, and ...

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