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Spider Silk
Since the time of the ancient Greeks, humans have been using spider silk to dress wounds. Scientists now know spider webs not only have healing qualities, they can be stronger than steel! University of Wyoming Molecular Biologist Randy...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: The movement of ideas and religion
Frances Wood, SOAS Research Associate gives a talk on the importance of the Silk Roads in the movement of ideas and religions across Central Asia, from Buddhism to Nestorian Christianity.
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.
Be Smart
20 Million Year Old Spider! Unweaving Spider Silk
Talk about a sticky situation! What is spider silk, anyway? Scholars scope out the science behind one of the world's strongest substances through a video from an intriguing science series. A leading spider scientist discusses the types...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Silk Stretches Drugs' Shelf Life to New Lengths
David Kaplan, a biomedical engineer, discusses his lab's research into how to store vaccines and antibiotics without refrigeration. Their method involves wrapping them in silk. It holds great promise for making these medicines more...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Silk
It's smooth, slippery, and strong -- but despite the efforts of many researchers, spiders and caterpillars do it best. We'll talk about silk.