The science of stickiness revealed

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Bericht 03-09-'08, 14:48

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The science of stickiness revealed

When looking at inventions like Post-its and duct tape, one might think we've got the science of stickiness down pat. But experts are still trying to understand the details of how stuck things get unstuck.


Recently physicists discovered there are two distinct ways for adhesives to release their grip, with no middle way and no smooth transition. A sticky substance can either act like a liquid or like a solid, it turns out.


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