New Gecko-like Adhesive Shakes Off Dirt

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 11:14 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have created the first gecko-like adhesive that cleans itself after each use without the need for water or chemicals. It's the latest milestone in the effort to create a synthetic version of the remarkable toe hairs that enable the acrobatic feats of the gecko lizard.

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