Spider silk adhesive was then added, forming a soft, energy-dissipating matrix within which the aligned nanofibrils were contained and connected. Once it had set, the resulting material was found to ...

There's nothing like a sturdy bit of English oak. But when it comes to most manufacturing that requires strength, steel is, understandably, usually employed. However, researchers at KTH Royal ...

Spider silk has long held the title of strongest natural biomaterial, so scientists have been trying to harness it, mimic it and even improve on the recipe for years. Now, researchers at the KTH Royal ...

The day Chilean director Andrés Wood went to America to promote his film, “Spider,” which is Chile’s Oscar submission this year, his country erupted in protests amid a massive and violent time of ...