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Featured in geckos

By Dec 6, 2018
Animals

It turns out geckos can run on water—and this adorable video shows how

These little lizards combined evolutionary tactics to come up with their own unique way of running.
By Nov 1, 2017
Animals

The secrets of gecko tails could help heal human spine injuries

They can sprout new tails in the span of a month.
By May 4, 2016
Animals

Gecko Feet Help Keep Fine Art Clean

A new way to gather dust
By Mar 14, 2016
Space

What Happens When A Spacecraft Catches On Fire?

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By May 1, 2015
Technology

Watch A Tiny Robot Pull Something Nearly 2,000 Times Its Size [Video]

Do you even lift?
By May 23, 2008
Technology

SpiderMan as a Window-Washer

Wall-climbing technique now used for robots could lead to tech that allows soldiers, window washers to scale sheer surfaces, too
By Apr 11, 2008
Science

Not Your Average Wall-Climber

Engineers find that ivy uses nanoparticles to climb walls
By Apr 5, 2008
Science

Gecko Tech

The amazing lizard uses its hairy toes to defy gravity and its dynamic tail to always land on its feet...
By Mar 18, 2008
Science

The Gecko’s Magic isn’t all in the Toes

Its super tail keeps the gecko on walls and breaks falls
By Feb 12, 2008
Science

Engineering the Spider Suit

Scientists come a step closer to creating the perfect adhesive