from Scientific American -
Sticky Science: Gecko Toes Key to Adhesive That Doesn't Lose Its Tackiness
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from Technology Review -
Sticky Nanotape
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from Discover -
Scientists Make a Super-Strong Nanotech Glue Modeled on Gecko Feet
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A direct practical application - of the result from the study of gecko feet in the "invention" of a sticky tape that resembles closely it's versatile adhesion mechanism - could be in the field of cultural heritage preservation. In particular, in the display of fragile artefacts, such as fabric and textiles, whereby ensuring both the ease of removal and adequate strong support during display is of paramount concern. Looking forward to when this becomes a reality - and you read / heard it here first!
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