When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Slime is an unusual substance with a slippery, gooey texture that is produced by certain animals ...

The defensive mucus of the Arion subfuscus slug has inspired materials scientists trying to invent better medical adhesives. The European slug is average in every way: slimy, brownish, shorter than a ...

Have you ever noticed that the glue section at Target has run out of stock? Well, you can blame slime, a recent craze. Whether it is for stress relief, a science experiment or just for the ...

Scientists searching for a better surgical glue have hit on what might seem like an unlikely source: a small slug whose sticky slime keeps it safe from would-be snackers. The new glue is stickier and ...

The European slug is average in every way: slimy, brownish, shorter than a credit card. But Arion subfuscus has a minor superpower: When it's scared, it can glue itself to wet surfaces very well, and ...