Super glue, or cyanoacrylate as it is formally known, is one heck of a useful adhesive. Developed in the 20th century as a result of a program to create plastic gun sights, it is loved for its ...

A tube of super glue -- aka cyanoacrylate adhesive -- is regularly on hand in most households. It's clear, waterproof, and durable. But is it any good on glass? Rest assured, DIY repairers ...

Cyanoacrylate adhesives were initially discovered during World War II by a scientist at Eastman Kodak Company when the Army was urging American industry to make things to help win the war.

Other glues help things stick because of a chemical reaction. Silicone and cyanoacrylate glues, like Krazy Glue and Gorilla Glue, react with water vapor in the air and harden through a chemical ...