Philip Messersmith
Materials scientist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research on adhesives and biomedical patches was discussed in the episode.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 25min
How do stickers stick?
Philip Messersmith, a materials scientist and professor at UC Berkeley, talks about the science behind adhesives and medical patches. Short segments explain how glue fills microscopic bumps and why pressure helps stickers stick. There’s a dive into scratch-and-sniff tech and the challenges of making stickers that work inside the body.
