What is the future of silk, this material that humans have coveted for many thousands of years? What is its past? It’s a fiber made by spiders, some moths, and even certain mollusks. Archeological ...

The following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Lotus flowers, worms, and muga moths are the unlikely source of one of the most delicate and luxurious fibers in the world: silk. Known for its ...