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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This silk scarf and vest have a nice drape and pretty color, but ...

An international team of scientists has devised artificial silk that becomes a slim yet tough fiber, with help from a machine designed to mimic the spinning spiders do naturally. The silk isn’t quite ...

After decades of trying, scientists may have finally found a way to make body armor out of spider silk. Aside from being very cool, this would mean ultra-lightweight, super-strong, flexible body armor ...

Learn how to make a silk scarf with lightweight fabric. This beginner sewing project is a great to practice sewing silk and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the past three weeks, outdoor apparel maker The North Face and ...