Science news articles about 'silkworm cocoons'

... of a method for unreeling the strands of silk in wild silkworm cocoons could clear the way for establishment of new ... . These strands were just as long and strong as those from Mulberry silkworm cocoons. The researchers say that the new method could expand ...

Using an acidic solution to remove the mineral layer that coats wild silkworms’ cocoons may make them easier to work with, Oxford researchers say.

(Reuters) - Car panels made of silkworm cocoons, clothing that can camouflage the wearer at the flick of a switch and a "smart" shirt with a phone and power source embedded in the fabric.

... a close look at the structure and physical properties of silkworm cocoons. The paper’s research efforts could move ... up with tomorrow’s design principles for materials inspired by silkworm cocoons. Those materials might provide important ...

... at temperatures above 110 degrees F, by stabilizing them in a silk protein made from silkworm cocoons. Importantly, the pharmaceutical-infused silk ...