Glue

A trove of Neanderthal tools made between 120,000 and 40,000 years ago were forged with glue, according to a team of researchers that recently studied the objects.What Drew Noomi Rapace to Constellation?The research revealed the oldest evidence of a complex adhesive in Europe, according to an NYU release. The adhesive—composed of bitumen, an asphalt component that also occurs naturally in soil, and ochre—was found in trace amounts on stone tools from Le Moustier, a Neanderthal site in France. The findings were published…

Neanderthals were gluing handles onto their tools over 100,000 years ago, possibly making the species even smarter than previously thought. So says a new study that discovered the use of adhesives on ancient stone tools that were previously overlooked.The finding came after a team of researchers examined stone tools that had been wrapped up and largely forgotten since the 1960s at Berlin’s Museum of Prehistory and Early History. The fact that the tools had been well-stored enabled the researchers to find traces of bitumen…

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking reversible glue, which promises to transform recycling processes. This environmentally friendly, water-based glue can easily detach labels from bottles, thus aiding in recycling and reducing landfill waste. Its development, in collaboration with Biffa, and its potential application across various industries, mark a significant advancement in adhesive technology.Engineers at Newcastle University have developed a new glue that promises to change how we recycle.Its reversible nature…

Early adopters of OnePlus’ new flagship are not having a fun time, at least some of them. The OnePlus 12 buyers have reported various problems with the phone’s build, including a bug, hair, and excessive glue. Yes, you read it right. Before we get further down this rabbit hole, do note that the phone launched in China only, for now. The global launch will happen next month, on January 23, according to the company’s executive. The OnePlus 12 quality control problems are piling up This device seemed to be almost perfect…

The utility of the humble mussel in the world of medicine has expanded once again. This time, researchers figured out how to use a mussel-based glue to hold stem cells in place long enough to repair cartilage inside a rabbit's body.While it might not look like much, the marine mussel is having a big impact in the world of medical research. This is largely because it produces a pretty serious glue that helps keep it tethered to rocks underwater, even in currents and tidal flows. Mussel-inspired materials have already been…

Black holes with dimensions of billions of kilometers (left, as imaged by the Event Horizon Telescope) share features with a dense state of subatomic gluons created in collisions of atomic nuclei (right). Credit: Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration (left) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (right).Physicists have demonstrated that black holes and the dense state of gluons, which are the “glue” particles responsible for holding nuclear matter together, have similar characteristics.The SciencePhysicists have uncovered a…

Scientists have discovered that orb weaver spiders’ web glue properties evolve based on the species’ living environment. By studying Argiope argentata and Argiope trifasciata species that inhabit dry and humid environments respectively, researchers found that although the web glue consists of similar proteins, the proportions differ, affecting the glue’s properties. The glue’s ability to absorb water from the atmosphere and its stickiness are crucial for the spiders’ survival, and understanding these adaptations could…

Learning a little about these tools and how to integrate themPhoto by Nolan Krattinger on UnsplashA few weeks ago, while doing my mental stretch to think about new post ideas, I thought: Well, I need to learn (and talk) more about cloud and these things, I’ve practiced a lot on on-premise ambients, using open-source tools, and running away from proprietary solutions… But the world is cloud and I don’t think that this is gonna change any time soon…I then wrote a post about creating a data pipeline with local Spark and GCP,…

Seekone 60/100W dual power glue g Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETTalk about tech tools and people usually think about screwdrivers, USB testersand such. You don't normally think about hot glue guns.Also: You're using super glue all wrongBut I've found that I use mine a lot for all sorts of things, from tacking cabling into place inside PCs to weatherproofing housings for gadgets that are going to live outdoors. And outside of tech, hot glue guns have so many applications, from craft projects to home repair to model…

UV glue pen complete with UV light Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETBroken plastics are a fact of life these days. Plastics tend to break either through being dropped or misused, or through old age.My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive-- and on the whole it's pretty good stuff. Also: You're using super glue all wrongBut it's far from perfect. I find the performance of cyanoacrylate adhesives varies a lot. It sticks well to some things, but not so…