The fast and the quiet: Aerodynamic wonders
Sticky, dry, and clean: Materials and surfaces
Nature's architects: Buildings that breathe
Sensory superpowers: Communication and navigation
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007skaty Gecko-Inspired Dry Adhesives
It grips like a gecko (oh yeah!) / No glue, it won't let go (it's true!)
007skaty In 1941, the Swiss engineer noticed tiny hooks on burrs clinging to his dog's fur, inspiring hook-and-loop technology.
007skaty Water droplets roll off a bumpy lotus leaf next to self-cleaning Lotusan paint.
007skaty Match clinging critters to human inventions to discover how nature inspires new technology.
Self-cleaning leaves: The lotus leaf's water-repelling trick is called superhydrophobicity, and it keeps the plant healthy by preventing fungal growth.
What intermolecular force allows gecko feet to stick to completely smooth surfaces?
What microscopic, tooth-like structures on shark skin prevent bacteria and algae from sticking?