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Shellfish are the source of a new form of waterproof super glue developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The new adhesive was produced from proteins found in mussels, and it could ...

Clingy barnacles might be something of a nuisance for seafarers, but these stubborn shellfish and their relatives could hold the key to a new breed of sticky materials. Engineers from MIT have created ...

In the modern world, adhesives are largely considered a solved problem. Even underwater, glues can be used in a wide range of maritime applications. The thing is, they're just not that effective. The ...

Mussels produce a sort of waterproof glue, which is much more powerful than synthetic adhesives and keeps them from being washed away. By combining the power of this muscle ‘glue’ with the ...

100% WATERPROOF: Formulated to provide a fast setting, permanent bond that remains flexible after washing. CRYSTAL CLEAR: This high strength adhesive dries crystal clear and can be used on a variety ...

Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine molluscs cluster atop rocks and along the bottoms of ships, and hold fast against the ocean’s waves thanks to a gluey ...

Scientists inspired by how mussels cling to rocks underwater have created a new type of glue that will do the same. By looking at mussels, the "masters of underwater adhesion", which use a gluey ...