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Engineers create gecko-inspired high-friction micro-fibers
UC Berkeley News ^
| 8/22/06
| Sarah Yang
Posted on 08/23/2006 12:48:51 PM PDT by Teflonic
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Sorry for linking Berkeley, although I'd think the science division couldn't be too liberal since it deals in reality. I imagine there would be countless uses for this interesting material
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:48:56 PM PDT
by
Teflonic
To: Teflonic
"Engineers create gecko-inspired high-friction micro-fibers"
Now THAT is a weird title....
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To: Teflonic
"We think the result represents an important milestone in our ongoing research project to understand gecko adhesion," Only at Berkeley.... :)
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:53:36 PM PDT
by
The_Victor
(If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
To: Teflonic
van der Waals forces May the force be with you.
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:54:48 PM PDT
by
Drango
(A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
To: Teflonic
Spideman?
A pair of gloves made from this material would be interesting for climbing.
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:54:51 PM PDT
by
golfisnr1
(look at a map)
To: The_Victor
Wasn't "Gecko Adhesion" a rock group back in the early '80's? I think I have one of their LP's lying around ...
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:54:57 PM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
( “I'm the Emperor, and I want dumplings!” (German: Ich bin der Kaiser und will Knödel.))
To: Teflonic
No, but I saved a ton of money on my high-friction fibers.
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:55:04 PM PDT
by
Toby06
(True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
To: Teflonic
Two years later, members of the same research team synthesized gecko hair tips that stick While this is extremely cool technoscience, I cannot help but think about those research team members who attempted to pick up chicks during this period.
"Well, ma'am, I'm attempting to synthesize gecko feet."
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:55:30 PM PDT
by
r9etb
To: Teflonic
Sorry for linking Berkeley, although I'd think the science division couldn't be too liberal since it deals in reality.
Someone at Berkeley deals in reality? What's the world coming to?
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posted on
08/23/2006 12:58:28 PM PDT
by
MAexile
(Bats left, votes right)
To: Teflonic
I think to exploit Van der Waal forces, it has to viably interact with the surface at the ATOMIC level...!
Pretty amazing stuff...
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:01:11 PM PDT
by
gaijin
To: Teflonic
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:05:30 PM PDT
by
Obadiah
To: Teflonic
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:06:39 PM PDT
by
kinsman redeemer
(The real enemy seeks to devour what is good.)
To: Teflonic
"Thus, a person should not use a micro-fiber suit to attempt Spiderman stunts."
W-a-ahh? A-a-a-a-a-ah!!!! (Should've mentioned it sooner in the article.)
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:06:44 PM PDT
by
strategofr
(The Temping of America, Robert Bork, read this book and get back the Constitution)
To: ClearCase_guy
Wasn't "Gecko Adhesion" a rock group back in the early '80's? I think I have one of their LP's lying around ... If it wasn't, it shouda been.....
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:22:17 PM PDT
by
The_Victor
(If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
To: r9etb
members who attempted to pick up chicks But they would really to them once they did get picked up.
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:30:02 PM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: Right Wing Assault
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:36:36 PM PDT
by
Old Professer
(The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
To: Toby06
8 posts to get to a Geico joke, we're slipping folks.
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posted on
08/23/2006 1:55:54 PM PDT
by
BJClinton
(What happens on Free Republic, stays on Google.)
To: Teflonic
Thus, a person should not use a micro-fiber suit to attempt Spiderman stunts. Dang!
Shalom.
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posted on
08/23/2006 2:00:02 PM PDT
by
ArGee
(The Ring must not be allowed to fall into Hillary's hands!)
To: Teflonic
No longer will college kids need ladders to peek in girl's dorm rooms.
Thank you, science!
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