Spider Silk Reveals Breakthrough in High-Sensitivity Microphones [Study]

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Spider silk unveils breakthrough in high-sensitivity microphones. Explore the study's implications now!

Plastic-Eating Bacteria Engineered to Convert Waste Into Biodegradable Spider Silk [Study]

Jan 25, 2024

Researchers were able to engineer a bacteria that eats plastic and turn the plastic waste into spider silk. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Fiber That Is Stronger Than Steel: Is Arachnid Silk the Future of Sustainable Clothing?

Sep 21, 2023

A team of scientists has genetically engineered silkworms to produce full-length spider silk proteins. Learn more about it in this article.

Silkworm Silk Can Be Stronger Material, Compared to Spiders' Using Metal-Enriching Technology Study Claims

Oct 07, 2022

Silkworm silks can be a stronger material compared to spiders, a recent study claims. Know how technology hand aid silkworm silks, read here now!

Surface Properties of Spider Silk Examined; Research Reveals Web as Potential Material for Surgery and Food Packaging

Dec 01, 2021

In a recently published study, researchers examined the surface properties of spider silk, specifically its use for various purposes.

Spider Silk: Research Reveals Cobweb's Role in Treating Wound; Scientists Attempt Detection of Antimicrobial Activity

Oct 05, 2021

New research recently suggested that spider silk may not be quite as charming a creature most humans have been led to believe.

New Bacteria-Based Fiber Tougher, Stronger Than Natural Spider Silks

Jul 22, 2021

Engineers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a polymeric amyloid fiber generated from engineered bacteria. The yielded fiber is stronger than the natural spider silk.

Silk and Polymer Compounds Lead to New Biomedical Implants

Aug 17, 2020

Silk, despite its fine fibers, is known as fairly durable material. Combining the natural substance with synthetic components, new composite material can be used for biomedical implants.

Three Boys Get Themselves Bitten by a Black Widow Hoping to Gain Spiderman's Powers

May 30, 2020

Three Bolivian brothers help each other get bitten by a black widow to mimic their favorite superhero, Spiderman. Scientists reveal just how much of the comics are real.

Durable Bioplastic Synthesized from Spider Silk Fortified Wood Fiber

Sep 18, 2019

The hidden strength and toughness of spider silk, combined with the stiffness of wood cellulose, brings bioplastics to a new level.

Biologist Works on ‘Spider Silk Library’ at the American Museum of Natural History

Aug 24, 2019

The study on the genetic structure of spider silk could help in the field of materials science.