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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 ...

The adhesive is based on the properties of a defensive mucus secreted by gastropods. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the West Midlands. Did you ...

Perhaps the reason slug slime absorbs most water is that slugs need it on the inside. Indeed, a slug’s body is made up of over 80% water. This makes them prone to dessication, so they have to stay in ...

Gardening at night has its rewards. For me, it offers a way to stay on top of planting and weeding while balancing work and family responsibilities. It is also cooler at night, and the quiet act of ...