adhesive technology

  • New Experiment Reveals Secret Behind 200,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Glue

    New Experiment Reveals Secret Behind 200,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Glue

    Image courtesy James Ives. Over a hundred thousand years ago, Neanderthals used tar to bind objects together, yet scientists have struggled to understand how these ancient humans, with their limited knowledge and resources, were able to produce this sticky substance. A new experiment reveals the likely technique used by Neanderthals, and how they converted tree…