Knowledge, Craftsmanship, Technology
Or: how glue went from bark and bones… to spaceships and self-healing nanomaterials. Introduction In the last article, we walked through the sticky saga of adhesives — from natural tar and fish guts to industrial-grade bonding by the year 2000+.But now? Now we’re entering a new age.An age where glue isn’t just about “sticking stuff.”It’s … Read more
Introduction Hey, that title hits hard, huh? Yeah, I thought so too. I was sitting at work during a break, wondering—what’s the actual connection between traditional forge welding and something I recently read about: explosive welding? Hmm… Let’s dive into our imagination for a bit… Picture a Viking blacksmith — sweat dripping down his brow, … Read more
A story about sewing, and suddenly, a mention of another human lineage? Yes! Let’s travel back in time 40,000 years to the Denisova1 Cave, located in modern-day Siberia. In the dim glow of a fire, a group of humanoids—known today as the Denisovans—may have been stitching animal hides together. Perhaps they were even using a … Read more
I know this title looks like clickbait, and to be honest, it is. But please, read at least the beginning to understand what I want to say. It’s not about spending time on my website—it’s about spending time with your parents and grandparents. If my words make you pause for even a moment to think … Read more
Introduction Did you know that gluing is the oldest method of joining materials, invented even before sewing? Yes, you read that right – 200,000 years ago, Neanderthals used the first adhesives! Yes, them! Shocking, right? But that’s not all – Neanderthals didn’t just use glue, they created it through a chemical process! Two elements become … Read more