SCI & TECH● LOWAug 6 · Aug 6, 2026, 6:26 PM
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
NPR News
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
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