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Why Geckos Are Sticky Without Being Sticky
Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.
Why Geckos Are Sticky Without Being Sticky
Season 8 Episode 21 | 8m 7s | CC
Geckos can grip and climb almost anything. Walking up walls, hanging upside down… even from glass. It’s almost like they can defy gravity. How do they do it? The secret lies in nanotechnology. I’ll tell you how that works and how scientists are using this incredible gripping ability to inspire next-generation adhesives. Here's the secret behind a gecko's gravity-defying grip.
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