Engineers Join Biologists to Gauge the Gecko's Grip.

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  • Source:
    Chronicle of Higher Education. 6/23/2000, Vol. 46 Issue 42, pA24. 1p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      GECKOS; FULL, Robert; AUTUMN, Kellar; LIZARDS; ANATOMY
    • Abstract:
      Reports on the scientific study of the gecko and the force in its feet that allows the gecko to climb on anything without falling. Studies conducted by college professors Robert J. Full and Kellar Autumn; Findings on the structure and usage of the gecko's foot; What these and further discoveries could mean for science; Collaboration between engineers and scientists.