Inspired by mussels, this 12-year-old Florida student is competing for a $25,000 prize with her eco-friendly adhesive
Florida student Aaisha Asif named 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalist for mussel-inspired eco-friendly adhesive Most people walk past mussels without giving them a second thought. Yet these small shellfish possess a remarkable ability that has fascinated scientists for decades—they can cling firmly to rocks even as powerful waves crash against them, thanks to a…