A roll of duct tape can be found in almost every toolbox in the world, thanks to its versatility, accessibility, and the fact that it quite literally sticks like glue. That’s because duct tape is ...

Unlike masking tape or Scotch tape, duct tape has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which means the adhesive bond becomes stickier when you apply pressure to it. “One of the other things that makes duct ...

A way to modify sticky tape inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, could make it 60 times stronger, while remaining easy to peel off. There are two main types of adhesives: strong ...