Producing effective epidermal electronics requires a strong, biocompatible interface between a biological surface and a sensor. Here, a KAIST team employed a calcium-modified silk fibroin as a ...

A small study of two orb weaver spider species is unraveling the mysteries of spider silk. These are the sticky discoveries.

Barnacles cling firmly to rocks A non-toxic underwater glue that is inspired by barnacles and made from silk is stronger than most synthetic adhesives. Barnacles and mussels use a clever ...

In recent years we've seen a number of attempts at artificially replicating the strong-yet-light characteristics of spider silk. It turns out that the silk itself isn't the only thing that's ...

The sustainable material is based on silk moth cocoons. The silk can hold up to 80 times its own weight and acts like an adhesive.