NatureTech Search Result

Superhydrophobic Rose Petals Absorb Water Droplets
Rose petals are superhydrophobic due to their uneven surface, which is both hydrophilic (water at...

The Muscles of the North Pacific Giant Octopus Attach its Suction Pads
By contracting its radial muscles and forming a vacuum inside its suction pads, the North Pacific...

Pinnate Diatoms Produce Adhesive Hair
A group of pinnate diatoms produces adhesive hair from the longitudinal groove of their shell, wh...

Mussels Produce Sticky Glue-like Collagen
Mussels are able to create strongly adhesive materials in the water where it is difficult to main...

Feather Mites Cling to Feathers
Feather mites are covered from head to toe with long bristly hairs that help them cling to feathe...

Ivy Attaches Strongly to Surfaces
The roots of the ivy plant have extremely strong adhesive properties, which makes it extremely di...

Strongly Adhesive Gecko Feet
Gecko feet have fine hairs that are invisible to the naked eye. At the end of each hair is a 0.2-...

Barnacles Create Adhesives in Water
The adhesives we normally use only function in the air, even when binding objects to glass. Adhes...

Octopus’ Powerful Suction Cups Stick to Anything!
Normal rubber suction cups can only stick to smooth, flat surfaces, but the suction cups on an oc...