Reversible superglue proves strong enough to hold average man
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#4HCB7)
Snail slime-like substance appears to solve problem of weak and reversible or strong and irreversible adhesive
A reversible superglue that mimics the under-appreciated properties of dried snail mucus has proved strong enough to bear the weight of an average man.
Scientists who tested the slime-inspired product found that two sticky squares the size of postage stamps were sufficient to hold an 87kg (192lb) weight in the form of a volunteer engineering student.
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