In addition to being smooth and soft on the skin, silk is temperature-regulating and hypoallergenic, making it an excellent material to sleep in. And while it isn’t exactly known for being cheap ...

In a recent article published in Advanced Science, researchers explored the thermomechanical properties of n-type polymer poly(benzodifurandione) (PBFDO) and assessed ...

Southpaw pitcher Garrett Crochet had an incredible 2024 campaign for an otherwise absurdly terrible Chicago White Sox squad. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 draft underwent Tommy John surgery ...

Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology and research leader of the study. More information: Mariavittoria Craighero et al, ...

Now a research group presents an ordinary silk thread, coated with a conductive plastic material, that shows promising properties for turning textiles into electricity generators. Imagine a ...

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new LiDAR survey of previously discovered Silk Road sites reveals a more sprawling urban history than first imagined. An aerial ...

Flying Fingers is a retail and classroom space that opened in 2003. The woman- and family-owned yarn shop offers yarn with natural fibers, including wool, cotton, silk, alpaca, cashmere, soy, and ...

When I learned about Silk & Snow's Wooden Bed frame, I was eager to test it. And test it I did. Made of sustainable wood with three headboard options (fabric, rattan, or solid wood), the bed frame ...

The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing and Hangzhou with Constantinople and Cairo, has mostly been focused on its endpoints ...

The fundamental strength of the textile industry in India is its strong production base of a wide range of fibre/yarns from natural fibres like cotton, jute, silk, and wool, to synthetic/man-made ...