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Crosby, King, Irschick report new, more versatile version of Geckskin
Alfred Crosby and doctoral candidate Daniel King, both Polymer Science and Engineering, and researchers including Duncan Irschick, Biology, describe in the current issue of Advanced Materials a new, more versatile version of their invention, Geckskin, that can adhere strongly to a wider range of surfaces, yet releases easily, like a gecko’s feet. R&D Magazine, Outside, World Industrial Reporter, RedOrbit.com, Medical Design Briefs, Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence, DVICE.com, geek.com, International Business Times, Yahoo.com, Discovery News, Gizmag.com, Eureka magazine, HispanicBusiness.com, Adhesives & Sealants Industry, CNN.com, The Daily Star, News release
