Harvesting the dragline The harvesting process is complex, combined with the challenge of how to turn the silk from a living spider into a controlled implant that’s safe for humans.

Moss is an often-overlooked, ancient plant that is far from insignificant. Among the first to colonize land, mosses greened ...

Spider silk spins new life into nerve repair Matthew Dean, Sales Engineer and Head of the Medical Business Unit at maxon, explores how Newrotex and maxon are developing an innovative approach to ...

Viscid silk is stretchy, wet and sticky, and it is the silk that winds out in increasing spirals from the web center. Its primary function is to capture prey. Dragline silk is stiff and dry, and it ...

What do you see in this photo? A bumble bee. A small brown spider. White flowers. Look closely: There's a large crab spider ...

Spiders can be an uncomfortable presence for many people, but thanks to a new development, their silk is set to enhance nerve repair to a level not previously achievable. Newrotex, a medical ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Meghalaya's traditional Eri silk and its unique handicrafts during the 123rd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', highlighting the nation's rich tapestry of ...

The sheets in Pedro Pascal's apartment in 'Materialists' were these Gingerlily silk sheets from Bloomingdale's. Shop Materialists silk sheets here.

Say hello to smooth skin, sleek hair, and sweet dreams with these luxurious silk pillowcases you won't know how you ever lived without.

Thuma and Silk & Snow are both known for their high-quality, easy assembly beds. We compare each brand's design, price, warranty, and sustainability.

Silk & Snow's wooden bed frame rivals Thuma, with easy, tool-free assembly. It's stylish, affordable, and made with sustainable materials.

Natasha Poonawalla painted Venice in all the hues of style wearing an embellished silk gown and an Hermes Mini Kelly as an arm candy ...