Amazing Science

Scientists have discovered that harmless bacteria found in rivers produce a super glue which is stronger than any other glue in the world. According to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the microorganism C. crescentus attaches to surfaces with three to four times the strength of commercial glue. The bacteria uses the biological glue to attach itself to surfaces with a stalk-like appendage. Tests show that the amount of bacteria that fits onto a quarter could withstand a pulling force of four to five tons, which is about the weight of an adult elephant. Scientists hope that this research will lead to new, stronger, synthetic adhesives.

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