Hair today, gone tomorrow Everyone knows geckos have extraordinary powers of adhesion, able to clamber up vertical windows with remarkable ease. With the “Geckskin”, a tea... Read more
Can be repeatedly peeled off thousands of times without losing its ability to grip As is so often the case these days for those searching for a better way to stick stuff together, researcher... Read more
If you want to make processors 1,000 times faster, you’re going to need some serious technology, right? That would be the conventional wisdom. But 3M and IBM have unlocked a secret low-tech... Read more
Mussels are remarkable creatures, not only in how good they taste steamed and buttered, but also in their ability to cling to rocks that are pounded by ocean waves. Their tenacious grip come... Read more