What can be better or stronger than Super Glue? Scientists say there is a natural adhesive that's much stronger than the hardware glue we are used to. A scientific breakthrough now. NPR's Jon Hamilton ...

An adhesive that works under water and is modeled after those created by shellfish to stick to surfaces is stronger than many commercial glues created for the purpose. “Our current adhesives are ...

Glue is a sticky topic for the eco-minded. Is it vegan? Biodegradable? The answer depends on the glue type. Generally, adhesives fall into two main camps: natural and synthetic. Humans have been using ...

If you've ever tried pulling a mussel off a rock, you'll know that they're pretty darn good at holding on. The secret to their success is a natural adhesive, which has now been replicated in a glue ...

Schematic interpretation of the mechanism of d-SMG in wound healing. a. Formation of double-network snail-mucus hydrogel; b. A possible tissue adhesion mechanism of d-SMG; c. The postulated mechanism ...

A sea creature called the sandcastle worm could hold the secret to repairing broken bones in humans. The screws and pins favored by many surgeons today have achieved much success over the years, but ...

The arrays of fine adhesive hairs or 'setae' on the foot pads of many insects, lizards and spiders give them the ability to climb almost any natural surface. Researchers have found that the different ...