Science & Technology - May 21, 2010 11:29 - 5 Comments

Adhesive mimics gecko’s gravity-defying grip

TULANE (US)—A four-year-old gecko named Nikki is among a family of reptiles inspiring scientists to develop a new type of reusable dry adhesive. Researchers anticipate dry adhesives may one day be used as self-stick notes and page tabs that would not leave a residue, as bandages that would not fall off when wet, and possibly as adhesive pads on astronaut’s shoes. (more…)