As mentioned above, the slime is made from natural materials that are highly compatible with the human body. It consists of 90 percent water; oleic acid, a fatty acid found in olive oil; and amino ...

Scientists have discovered novel proteins in velvet worm slime that could lead to strong, recyclable bioplastics. These ...

Scientists are also eyeing up a more everyday use for hagfish slime, as their slime threads may have the potential to be developed into fabric that works as a natural alternative to Lycra, which is ...

Add ¼ teaspoon of borax. Mix until as much borax dissolves as possible. This is your borax solution. If you would like your slime to be a certain color, add one or two drops of food coloring to your ...

Book of the Week. Sirine Saba reads from Susanne Wedlich's ground-breaking new book which leads us on a journey through the three-billion-year history of slime.