Researchers at MIT have developed a stretchy, biodegradable tape that could replace surgical sutures and staples. The new sticky tape could also be made into drug-delivery patches for placement ...

Sticky tape is not only see-through, it can also help you see through objects by emitting x-rays. Peeling tape from a roll of sticky tape releases tiny bursts of x-rays that are powerful enough to ...

Adventurous travelers are discovering the clever use of adhesive tape to shield suitcase wheels from grime. This nifty hack allows for a cleaner journey by acting as a protective layer against dirt ...

Scientists have designed an extremely sticky patterned adhesive, which is twice as sticky as flat tapes used for similar purposes. The new glue-free adhesive can also stick to dusty surfaces better, ...

A way to modify sticky tape inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, could make it 60 times stronger, while remaining easy to peel off. There are two main types of adhesives: strong ...

Peeling ordinary sticky tape can generate bursts of X-rays intense enough to produce an image of the bones in your fingers. Seth Putterman and colleagues from the University of California, Los Angeles ...