Spiders give some folks the heebie-jeebies, but web-weaving arachnids produce a unique, versatile material that could be the textile of the future. They spin a silk that’s as strong as steel, ...

Black widow spider silk is extremely strong. By weight, it is stronger than steel. This has made it of keen interest to scientists looking to recreate its incredible properties in the laboratory. Now, ...

Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks — and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, one ...

Silk is one of the oldest and most valuable fabrics in the world. The smooth, durable fabric is made by harvesting the natural filament from the cocoons of silkworms, then dyeing, spinning, and ...