A new super-strong fiber could revolutionize bulletproof vests and protective gear. Thanks to a breakthrough by researchers in China, the material is stronger, tougher and more effective at stopping ...

Understanding how the stretching process strengthens spider silk is a key part of helping design stronger, biodegradable, silk-inspired materials for various applications. When spiders spin their webs ...

"Researchers already knew this stretching, or drawing, is necessary for making really strong fibers," said Northwestern's Sinan Keten, the study's senior author. "But no one necessarily knew why. With ...