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Self-Assembling Molecules
Molecules, the smallest structures that comprise matter, assemble themselves into distinct patterns.

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...

Young Knifefish Attach Themselves to the Bottom of a River
The young ghost knifefish has a special organ to attach itself to the bottom of the river. The or...

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-...

Self-Organization
Self-organization indicates a system in which organization or structure is automatically created ...

Wild Burdock Burrs Stick Easily to Animals
Wild burdock burrs have numerous hook-shaped spikes on each burr, which allow them to latch onto ...
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