Executive editor Darius Helm takes a deep dive into carpet fiber and examines what’s happening in the residential and commercial markets, what key players are focused on, and the battle between ...

Unlike previous attempts, the latest human-made version of silk keeps everything great about natural silk while ramping up its toughness and versatility.

Move over protein—the best fiber supplements are about to take the wellness-savvy spotlight. Fiber intake has almost always been on doctors' and dietitians' radars, thanks to its role in digestion, ...

Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is Prime Factors and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and ...

Natural fibers are better for the environment than synthetics — at least, that’s been a long-held tenet of fashion sustainability. But what if that’s not the case? A new research paper, co-authored by ...

Google said its GFiber unit is combing with Astound Broadband and forming a independent fiber provider. The new entity will be majority owned by investment firm Stonepeak. "This partnership with ...

Dietary fiber influences metabolic health through viscosity-driven glycemic control and microbiome-mediated fermentation, with effects that vary by fiber type, metabolic phenotype, and gut microbial ...

Maziv chief executive officer Dietlof Mare. Fibre network operator Vuma has reached one million subscribers, which it says marks a milestone in its expansion in South Africa’s broadband market. “[This ...

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From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber diversity shapes the microbiome—and why more isn’t always better. A variety ...

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