It’s a technique where you take a silk tie, cut it, wrap it around an egg, and let it boil in a water-vinegar mixture to ...

Charlotte’s Web didn’t go into great detail about the different types of silk that a spider can produce, but the video and screencap after the break give a rundown of how spiders make ...

While spider silk proteins are something you can make in your garage, making useful drag line fibers has proved a daunting challenge. Now, a team of scientists from Japan and Hong Kong are closer ...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, silk offers a range of impressive benefits. This natural fabric is both breathable and ...

If you're looking to upgrade the elegance of your bedroom, our guide to the best silk sheets can help. See our top picks from Lily Silk, Mulberry Park and more.

Spiders make their webs from silk, a natural fibre made of protein. Not only does spider silk combine the useful properties of high tensile strength and extensibility, it can be beautiful in its own ...