This is a crested gecko, named for the spiny ridge that runs along its back and head, all the way to its eyes. These lizards are expert climbers and can use their padded feet to grip almost any ...

Scientists already understood the mechanics of gecko adhesion. Now they have a clearer picture of the molecular structures that give the animal its grip Geckos are famous for having grippy feet that ...

What do mussels and geckos have in common? They're both super-sticky, and scientists have just announced a new glue based on the adhesive properties of both animals. The new glue, called "geckel ...

Geckos are known for being expert climbers, able to stick to any surface thanks to tiny hair-like structures on the bottoms of their feet. Along with colleagues in Oregon, Denmark, and Germany, ...

Gecko feet have inspired many intriguing applications, including a sticky tape, adhesives, a “stickybot” climbing robot, and even a strapless bra design. Now, scientists have developed a new kind of ...

The Mayor, a crested gecko, takes a feet-on approach to appreciating art. Courtesy of Jill Young via Twitter The pet world seems to be undergoing something of an artistic renaissance. Inspired by a ...

NASA robots may climb the walls of the International Space Station one day using grippers inspired by the super-adhesive feet of geckoes. Scientists at the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ...

NASA robots may climb the walls of the International Space Station one day using grippers inspired by the super-adhesive feet of geckoes. Scientists at the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ...