The science of slime: What is it and why are we so obsessed

The science of slime: What is it and why are we so obsessed

By American Public Media

Homemade slime is sticky, gooey and all the rage, but what is it? When you combine ingredients like glue and laundry detergent you get a strange, flubbery substance. We’ll explain what’s happening on a molecular level to make this stuff.

The science of slime: What is it and why are we so obsessed
The science of slime: What is it and why are we so obsessed
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