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Book 26, Question 30

How do gecko feet stick to walls?

A gecko's toes are covered with millions of tiny hairs, and each hair splits into even tinier tips.

These tips get so close to the wall that weak attractions between molecules add up to a strong grip. The gecko can peel its foot off by changing the angle. Scientists have made gecko-inspired tapes that stick and release many times without glue.

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