A new study suggests that a tree-dwelling salamander may be able to control its grip on trees' bark by pumping blood in and out of the tips of its toes. This rather crafty strategy could one day be replicated in human technology such as grippy prosthetic hands and reusable adhesives.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Washington State University, Adhesive, Biomimicry

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