Researchers revive the legendary golden “sea silk,” uncovering the science behind its glow and its link to a near-extinct Mediterranean shellfish.

The endangered Mediterranean mollusk Pinna nobilis, pictured in Spain. The golden silk, a luxury once reserved for Roman emperors, has been recreated by modern scientists. In a study published in ...

A luxurious fiber once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient times has been brought back to life through the scientific ingenuity of Korean researchers. A team led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang ...

A legendary golden fabric once worn only by emperors has made an astonishing comeback. Korean scientists have successfully recreated ancient sea silk—a rare, shimmering fiber prized since Roman ...

Researchers revive a legendary golden fabric lost for 2,000 years and uncover how its natural structure preserves its brilliant color.

Researchers in South Korea recreated ancient sea silk using clam byssus threads. Sea silk's golden color comes from structural coloration, not artificial dyes. The breakthrough may inspire sustainable ...

Sea silk, a legendary fabric shimmering like gold without dyes, is making a comeback thanks to modern science. Researchers ...

For over a thousand years, Chiara Vigo’s family has been keeping up an ancient tradition, spinning silk from the sea. Creating the sea silk, or byssus, involves an intricate process shrouded in ...

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