According to this article, scientists think that the feet of geckos may provide the key to developing adhesives that don't leave junky residue behind. Since my least favorite tasks at The Store frequently involve removal of tape residue (due to the fact that I inevitably have to resort to using a chemical called "Goof Off", the fumes of which literally make me stoned), I find this immensely heartening. Yay geckos!
Of course, the applications of this research are likely years away from showing up as tape adhesive, so if I'm still doing what I'm doing now when that stuff becomes available, I'll be dealing with different issues....
(link via MeFi)
The personal blog of author Kelly Sedinger, chronicling the adventures of one overalls-clad wanderer.
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