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CNN.com - Scientists defy gravity with 'Spider-Man' gloves - Jun. 2, 2003
Topic: Technology 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

CNN.com - Scientists defy gravity with 'Spider-Man' gloves - Jun. 2, 2003



 
 
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