Once silkworm breeders have harvested silkworm cocoons, they usually expose them to high heat to prevent the mature worms from emerging. Some animal rights activists protest this practice; they contend that it’s possible to harvest silk without killing silkworms, but not much credence is given to...
A few insects produce similar material (silkworms, for example), but nothing comes close to the spinning capabilities of spiders. Most species build their entire lives around this unique ability. Scientists don't know exactly how spiders form silk, but they do have a basic idea of the ...
They reproduce quickly and are hard to kill. Since they're nocturnal, many people don't notice their presence until there are so many that they've run out of places to hide. Roaches are particularly good at dodging and running from shoes, newspapers and other weapons, and several ...
Researchers think that silkworms, beetles and termites would all make excellent space food. They're easily raised and harvested, don't take up much room and they don't compete with humans for food. We probably won't be able to subside on insects alone, but they can greatly reduce the ...
Sleep on a100% silk pillowcase– not only will this help you prevent bed head – it will help you get less wrinkles on your face. Have you tried searching for the hair care products you use on EWG’scosmetic database? I did and was saddened to learn so many popular hair care brands...
For this project, which is ongoing, they are currently studying how silkworms (the caterpillars of the moth Bombyx mori) can inform this type of building technique. SILK PAVILION from Mediated Matter Group on Vimeo. Reference: Silk Pavilion information can be found on the Mediated Matter website...
but when that country becomes too weak to be of any use to herself, she sacrifices it to please other countries." Britain treats its friends like a silk farmer treats his silkworms, said Sun: "After all the silk has been drawn from the cocoons, they are destroyed by fire or used as ...
Furthermore, since the concept of non-killing is connected to the idea of non-harming, subsequent questions arise regarding the extent to which living creatures—and especially human beings—are responsible for the lives of other sentient beings. Should a person help when an animal is in danger...