Mussel and plywood
How a trip to the beach led to the development of a glue and a formaldehyde-free plywood
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter · BBC World Service
May 13, 201914m 28s
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Show Notes
How a trip to the seaside led to the development of a glue and a formaldehyde-free plywood. When a scientist called Kaichang Li had trouble pulling mussels off a rock, he decided to investigate their tenacious grip. See our animations from previous episodes: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals