Individual silk protein molecules, or “silk fibroins” (blue), are deposited on a graphene surface surrounded by water (green and red spheres) and grow into an atomically precise two-dimensional (2D) ...

Shimmering like spun gold, sea silk fabric is so lustrous that some believe it inspired the Greek legends of Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece. For centuries, artisans in the Mediterranean have ...

Silkworm thread has been turned into superstrong material that surpasses the strength of natural spider silks, according to research. Scientists have made it 70 percent stronger than a spider's silk ...

Newly launched Clementine Sleepwear is made from grade 6A Mulberry silk, which leaves the skin feeling refreshed and radiant. Husband and wife duo John and Anna Cinquina have just launched a new ...

In fact, the right pillowcase can make a huge difference for both your hair and skin—which is why experts recommend the best ...

Corn silk might seem like nothing more than a nuisance, but don't throw it away. It's a versatile ingredient with surprising medicinal qualities.

Ultra-thin layers of silk deposited on graphene in perfect alignment represent a key advance for the control needed in microelectronics and advanced neural network development. After thousands of ...