Showing posts with label Gecko Skin Is Surprisingly Un-Sticky. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Gecko Skin Is Surprisingly Un-Sticky


Geckos may have the ability to stick to walls, but it seems that not much sticks to them.


The skin of the box-patterned gecko (Lucasium sp.) is able to prevent the adhesion of everything from household liquids to dirt and bacteria, according to new research. The skin also exhibited self-cleaning properties.
Geckos may have the ability to stick to walls, but it seems that not much sticks to them.