The springy mechanics of large and small gecko toe pad adhesion
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
Geckos employ dry adhesion, using a combination of microscopic hairs on their toe pads, as well as other aspects of internal anatomy, to climb vertical walls and run across ceilings, a skill that has long fascinated scientists. In particular, it's a mystery how some species as much as 100 times heavier than others can use adhesion so effectively.