Most of your exposure to silk probably comes in the form of uncomfortably sensual linens or cobwebs in a dusty old closet. In reality, though, silk is an incredible and overlooked material. While it may have roots in the ancient past, it could also form the building blocks of the future. Read More >>
This is Silk, an soothing web-based graphical toy that allows you to draw using swirly patterns in a two- and four-way symmetrical configurations, as well as totally freeform. Go play with it. It's cool and you're welcome. [Silk] Read More >>
The world's best violins come with strings made from catgut—which isn't typically from cats, but does definitely come from the inside of an animal. If you want a more vegetarian alternative, though, how about a set made from spider silk? Read More >>
Featured comment by Bakes:
"Oh, and just to add a bit more - most Stradivarius players do NOT use gut strings.
I had the pleasure of seeing Julian Lloyd Webber play the cello ..." More »
Paul Lazarro has one of the weirdest gigs I've ever heard of: he milks black widow spiders for their silk. Yeap! The venomous, red dotted, eight-legged, creature killing black widow is knocked out and then handled for its super strong silk. All in the name of dangerous research. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jon D:
"Geez so they're milked for their venom and mined for their silk.
I like spiders but I would not want to have to handle black widows that much.. on..." More »
I admit that it looks a bit like your grandparents' bath towels, but this is actually the largest piece of clothing ever made purely from spider silk. Read More >>
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