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Scientists draw inspiration from catchweed to create biodegradable Velcro

Enlarge / Artist’s representation of the microstructure of Velcro. Scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology have created a soft, biodegradable and soluble Velcro inspired by the particular micro-hook structure of leaves on the “catchweed” plant ( Galium aparine ). (credit: Clouds Hill Imaging Ltd. /Getty Images) There’s rarely time to write about every cool […]