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Published online 28 August 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020826-2
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Evidence for van der Waals adhesion in gecko setae
Geckos' hairy grip inspires adhesive research.
Strong, waterproof, re-usable adhesives could be just around the corner, thanks to geckos.
Researchers have created two prototype glues after confirming that geckos owe their amazing ability to scamper across ceilings and cling to polished glass solely to many thousands of tiny, spatula-tipped split hairs on their toes.
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