Scientists have discovered novel proteins in velvet worm slime that could lead to strong, recyclable bioplastics. These ...

New Zealand’s Bug of the Year competition has crowned an ancient, bizarre, and surprisingly savage predator as its 2024 ...

The winner in question is the New Zealand velvet worm (Peripatoides novaezealandiae), which beat out the praying mantis and ...

Velvet worm slime exhibits a reversible transformation from liquid to fiber, inspiring sustainable material design. This transformation is enabled by a conserved protein structure, which has ...