Spider silk is often touted as some of the strongest material on Earth: According to some calculations, it can be up to five times stronger than steel cable of similar weight—though that comparison is ...

Researchers report on a new model for spider silk assembly. The key to spider silk 'spinning' is a combination of acidification and a process known as liquid-liquid phase separation, or LLPS. Of all ...

It takes a lot of carbon to produce the cows that make leather. These scientists are trying to replace it with something easier to grow. “Basically, it’s like cooking pasta,” says Fiorenzo Omenetto, a ...

Genuine silk's allure is being challenged by market fakes. Learn to distinguish real silk from imitations using a simple ...