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CNN.com - Scientists defy gravity with 'Spider-Man' gloves - Jun. 2, 2003
by Laughing Boy at 3:13 pm EDT, Jun 2, 2003 |
] Move over Spider-Man -- mere mortals may soon be coming
] to a ceiling near you.
]
] Researchers at the University of Manchester say they have
] cracked the secret of one of the reptile world's greatest
] climbers, the gecko, and produced a sticky tape that can
] mimic the lizard's gravity-defying abilities.
]
] Soon, people could walk on walls like comic-book
] superhero Spider-Man, the university said.
]
] "The new adhesive -- gecko tape -- contains billions of
] tiny plastic fibres which are similar to natural hairs
] covering the soles of geckos' feet," the University said
] in a statement.
]
] "The research team believes it won't be long before
] Spider-Man gloves become a reality." OK... I need. These coupled with the nano-technology "super pants" that let you leap small buildings in a single bound... Now all I need are some web shooters and someone to sew the costume! =) Laughing Boy |
CNN.com - Scientists defy gravity with 'Spider-Man' gloves - Jun. 2, 2003
by Dementia at 4:12 pm EDT, Jun 2, 2003 |
] Move over Spider-Man -- mere mortals may soon be coming
] to a ceiling near you.
]
] Researchers at the University of Manchester say they have
] cracked the secret of one of the reptile world's greatest
] climbers, the gecko, and produced a sticky tape that can
] mimic the lizard's gravity-defying abilities.
]
] Soon, people could walk on walls like comic-book
] superhero Spider-Man, the university said.
]
] "The new adhesive -- gecko tape -- contains billions of
] tiny plastic fibres which are similar to natural hairs
] covering the soles of geckos' feet," the University said
] in a statement.
]
] "The research team believes it won't be long before
] Spider-Man gloves become a reality." Sign me up! |
CNN.com - Scientists defy gravity with 'Spider-Man' gloves - Jun. 2, 2003
by Dr. Nanochick at 2:23 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2003 |
] Move over Spider-Man -- mere mortals may soon be coming
] to a ceiling near you.
]
] Researchers at the University of Manchester say they have
] cracked the secret of one of the reptile world's greatest
] climbers, the gecko, and produced a sticky tape that can
] mimic the lizard's gravity-defying abilities.
]
] Soon, people could walk on walls like comic-book
] superhero Spider-Man, the university said.
]
] "The new adhesive -- gecko tape -- contains billions of
] tiny plastic fibres which are similar to natural hairs
] covering the soles of geckos' feet," the University said
] in a statement.
]
] "The research team believes it won't be long before
] Spider-Man gloves become a reality." Whoa.....sweet....I wanna climb on walls |
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