Earwax is both slippery and sticky—this weird combo might lead to safer insect repellents

What has the consistency of both toothpaste and dough, can absorb twice its weight in water and still remain sticky, was used by medieval artists as a binder in paint and has been hypothesized by physicians to repel insects? It's earwax. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.