Through the brilliance of biomimicry, researchers at the University of Manchester have produced a sticky tape covered in “billions of tiny plastic fibers which are similar to natural hairs covering the soles of geckos’ feet.” I love this quote from one of the researchers:
“We have also considered producing a large amount of gecko tape – sufficient amounts to enable a student to hang out of a window of a tall building. However it would cost too much money, and would not benefit us scientifically…”