Functional morphologists and polymer scientists show that geckos have a spring-like mechanism in their bodies to enhance adhesion as they become larger. A few years ago the same authors invented the ...

Geckos can weigh as little as two grams (0.07 ounces) and more than 300 grams (10.5 ounces), yet even these latter behemoths can scale walls and walk across ceilings with ease. Researchers have long ...

AMHERST, Mass. - Geckos employ dry adhesion, using a combination of microscopic hairs on their toe pads, as well as other aspects of internal anatomy, to climb vertical walls and run across ceilings, ...