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The Material World

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Quentin Cooper investigates the supergoo that is the secret to some of our most useful products. Most slimes are tangles of long-chain polymer molecules. By understanding their properties, scientists are able to create artificial slimes with everyday uses ranging from hair-care products to sticking plasters that really stick.

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Presenter:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
John Watkins
Source: Radio Times

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