The Evolution of Gecko Foot

The same Gecko Foot inspired technology could also be used to help us regular humans here on Earth. Medical researchers are thinking that maybe they could use it to create a special kind of tape in place of stitches, or even a pair of gloves that could give a person the ability to climb like Spider-Man. Did you know Velcro was inspired by the tiny hooks or spurs from bushes and plants that stick to our clothes? Can you guess why researchers are studying how schools of fish swim together without bumping into one another?