Researchers at MIT looked under the sea for inspiration for their waterproof glue. Natural adhesives secreted by shellfish enable them to attach to underwater surfaces. “A lot of underwater organisms ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yellow exterior glue is used for outdoor projects but not continuous submersion. It will be labeled water resistant or ...