Originally invented for the military, duct tape is strong, waterproof, and can solidly stick to a wide variety of materials — so of course it's worth keeping at least a roll or two on a boat.

A US company has created an adhesive tape that it says can instantly stop the toughest of leaks. The tape has been designed with adhesive strong enough to stick underwater, so you could fix your ...

Note: Students should work in pairs to make a boat. Students will likely need a fair amount of guidance to make the folds and to tape the paper in the right places. This may be a challenge for ...