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

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 ...

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a naturally ...

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a naturally ...

Rachael is a writer and digital content producer at IFLScience with a Zoology degree from the University of Southampton, UK, and a nose for novelty animal stories. The velvet worm is pretty cute ...

This is the third and slimiest member of our leaf demolition squad. This yellow moving goo is called a slime mould. One sort is called the scrambled egg slime mould, and another the dog's vomit.