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Video: Centipede meat gecko on people's houses in Thailand
A homeowner in Thailand recorded the scene of a large centipede trying to escape the mouth of a hungry gecko right on the wall.
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'Doctor' amputated gecko
After ten years of research, Dr. Ngo Thai Lan has found out the process of reproduction of amputated geckos, contributing to the conservation of an endangered useful rep…
Medicine - Health
Gecko feet form the idea for biodegradable medical bandages
MIT researchers and colleagues recently created a waterproof, sticky bandage with the idea of geckos. This tape can replace stitches and pins to become a basic tool
Science invention
People will crawl on the wall
Stepping on the wall will soon become a reality thanks to very high adhesion of gloves and shoes, US scientists claim.
New technology
Material that helps you stick to the wall like Spider-Man
Scientists invented a strong adhesive material that can help you stick to the vertical wall, making the fans' dreams come true.
New technology
Made gloves help people climb the vertical glass wall
It's easier to imagine when you remember Spider Man, the guy climbing, cow crawling on every surface.
New technology
Successfully studied electronic skin to help disguise as gecko
Recently, Stanford University researchers have successfully developed an electronic device that functions as a human skin and in addition to the ability to change colors…
New technology
Develop a sticking tool on the universe inspired by gecko feet
Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) are perfecting the technology of gecko-inspired footprints to help astronauts work more easily in the environment. g…
New technology
The tiny robot has the ability to pull objects 100 times heavier
This robot experiment takes the idea from the gecko's ability to climb.
New technology
Gecko hand glove
The US military is researching special gauntlets that allow soldiers to climb vertical walls like geckos.
New technology
Reusable and self-cleaning tape is inspired by gecko feet
Gecko feet have the same ability to stick as a piece of tape. However, there is one difference: the gecko leg always maintains the ability to stick no matter how many ti…
New technology
Adhesive cushion inspired by gecko foot
An object weighing more than 300kg can be firmly attached to the glass wall without leaving a trace, thanks to the ultra-thin cushioning mattress inspired by the gecko.
New technology
Tank stealth
A company in the UK will study tanks that can change colors like geckos to camouflage in all terrain conditions.
New technology
Self-cleaning adhesive inspired by gecko feet
Researchers are in the process of making the first adhesive that can self-clean after each use without the need for water or chemicals, very similar to the hairs on the…
New technology
Breakthrough in spider costume
Soldiers of the future will be able to use spider's special outfits to walk on standing surfaces and even claw to the ceiling.