Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment

NPR | By Ari Daniel

Published August 9, 2026 at 7:20 AM MDT

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Snails are slimy. But there's more to it than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on August 6, 2026.)

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