Spiders and some insects use silk to build strong webs and spin cocoons, and now scientists have figured out how to use the material for something even more amazing: electronic computer chips. Many ...

Spider silk is one of the more extraordinary materials known to science. The protein fiber, spun by spiders to make webs, is stronger than almost anything that humans can make. The dragline silk ...

Powerloom owners in Salem district have sought permission from the state government to weave pure silk saris on powerlooms. SALEM: Powerloom owners in Salem district have sought permission from the ...

Think silk, and for the average person in Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram comes to mind. But when it comes to weaving pure silk saris, Salem is no behind. Traditional weavers at Chinthamaniyur, ...