Gecko feet are coated in an ultra-thin layer of lipids that help them stay sticky

Researchers view, for the first time, the protein and lipid molecules on the surface of the microscopic structures that give geckos their grip. The new images, created using a synchrotron microscope (powered by a particle accelerator), open the way to better biomimicry and provide a fascinating insight into biological evolution.

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