# Why Are Sticky Things Sticky? – Materials Science & Everyday Physics for Kids

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Podcast: [STEM with Dr. Owl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stem-with-dr-owl-7266345)
Published: 2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 752

## Resource

Learn the fascinating materials science and physics behind adhesives, tape, and stretchy toys! Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy investigate microscopic bumps and sticky bonds to find out why duct tape is super strong, why Post-it notes are reusable, and how squishy sticky hands hold onto windows. Plus, find out why dust is the ultimate enemy of stickiness, and hear the amazing true story of how astronauts used duct tape on the Moon! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 2-PS1-2 – Structure and Properties of Matter

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