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

TECH & INNOVATION 05.17.2024 02:55 AM

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]

01.25.2024 04:00 AM

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?

09.21.2023 11:00 AM

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

10.07.2022 07:35 AM

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

12.01.2021 03:56 AM

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

10.05.2021 23:16 PM

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

07.22.2021 06:45 AM

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

08.17.2020 09:43 AM

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 Hoping to Gain Spiderman's Powers Help Each Other Get Bitten by Poisonous Black Widow: Here's What Happened Next

05.30.2020 01:45 AM

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

09.18.2019 09:40 AM

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

08.24.2019 08:20 AM

The study on the genetic structure of spider silk could help in the field of materials science. Biologist and curator, professor, and Director of Comparative Biology Research at the American Museum of Natural History Cheryl Hayashi has dedicated her hours to creating a "silk library" in her laboratory at the museum.

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