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Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, professor of energy, ...

(Nanowerk News) Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, a professor ...

Overhead view of woman laying on pile of fast fashion clothing with skeptical expression. Polyester is everywhere, from that beautiful forest-green waterproof parka to that soft, silky lingerie. Gone ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Really, fashion watchers should have seen it coming. After the resurgence of 1970s maxi-dresses and flares, the ...

The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry. - New Africa // Shutterstock The RealReal used data from ...