Hearing begins with the stretching of elastic molecular 'springs' that open ion channels in the sensory hair cells of the ear. For decades, researchers have known that these gating springs must exist, ...

Researchers long have been interested in spider silk because of its remarkable properties. It’s stronger than steel, tougher ...

Hearing begins with the stretching of elastic molecular "springs" that open ion channels in the sensory hair cells of the ear ...

Experts broke down the factors that can increase your risk of developing stretch marks and gave The Post a rundown of ...

When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action doesn't just help the spider release the silk, it's also a crucial step in ...

“When they spin silk out of their silk gland, spiders use their hind legs to grab the fiber and pull it out. That stretches ...

Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders strengthen the fibers at the ...

Shopping for jeans is tough. Shopping for plus-size jeans, while once nearly impossible, has gotten easier over the years as more brands have started to offer extended sizing. However, most brands ...

While running economy might not be a metric on your smartwatch, you can still take steps to improve it and run better.

When elastic therapeutic tape is applied to the neck or shoulders, it can offer a stretch to the muscle tissue, or it can ...

Watch as precision and technology come together to create this essential wardrobe item. The process of making elastic stockings in an underwear factory involves a combination of advanced machinery and ...