Why did researchers stick a duck to a rock?

 To show off their super glue.

Researchers have developed an AI-enhanced hydrogel capable of sticking even in wet, salty conditions.

A new hydrogel is an effective adhesive even on wet surfaces, opening up the way for its use in surgery and underwater repair.

Researchers developed the hydrogel using inspiration from nature. By using data mining to find sticky proteins, they produced hydrogels with these adhesive properties, which they then refined with further testing and machine learning. They hope that their approach can inspire other researchers to use AI to help design new materials.