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Why Geckos Are Sticky Without Being Sticky
Geckos can grip and climb almost anything. Walking up walls, hanging upside down… even from glass. It’s almost like they can defy gravity. How do they do it? The secret lies in nanotechnology. I’ll tell you how that works and how...
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: John Roach on Ecology & Freckles the Leopard Gecko
Dr. John Roach joins the Talk Show to talk about his ecological studies and then Jessi brings on Freckles the leopard gecko.
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6 Surgical Devices Inspired by Nature
From the sharp mouthparts of mosquitoes to the sticky feet of geckos, researchers have found all kinds of amazing adaptations in the natural world that could be useful in the operating room. Chapters WASPS & TISSUE EXTRACTORS 2:05...
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Hottest Year Ever, and Amazing Gecko-Man Getup!
SciShow News explains the latest climate weirdness, and why the Global Warming Hiatus wasn’t really what it sounded like. Plus, see how humans have harnessed the climbing power of the gecko!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do geckos defy gravity? - Eleanor Nelsen
Geckos aren't covered in adhesives or hooks or suction cups, and yet they can effortlessly scale vertical walls and hang from ceilings. What's going on? Eleanor Nelsen explains how geckos' phenomenal feet allow them to defy gravity.
TED Talks
Robert Full: The sticky wonder of gecko feet
Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls.
TED Talks
Robert Full: Learning from the gecko's tail
Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all.
TED Talks
Regina Dugan: From mach-20 glider to hummingbird drone
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a...
TED Talks
Robert Full: Robots inspired by cockroach ingenuity
Insects and animals have evolved some amazing skills -- but, as Robert Full notes, many animals are actually over-engineered. The trick is to copy only what's necessary. He shows how human engineers can learn from animals' tricks.
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Mr. Frosty, the Cancer-fighting Gecko
Not only is this gecko adorned with beautiful coloration, but the same thing that makes it look so pretty could help us understand where some our cancers come from and how to stop them from progressing!
Curated Video
How Does a Leopard Gecko's Tail Function?
Howcast - Learn what you need to know about a leopard gecko's tail from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.
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What Are Common Diseases in Leopard Geckos?
Howcast - Learn about common diseases in leopard geckos from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.
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How to Take Care of a Leopard Gecko
Howcast - Learn how to care for a leopard gecko from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What Is a Leopard Gecko?
Howcast - Learn what a leopard gecko is from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
5 Care Tips for Tokay Geckos
Howcast - Learn five tips for how to take care of a tokay gecko from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Meet the Many Wild Species of Gecko!
Ever hear of a Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko? How about a Rhacodactylus? Learn about some of the strangest creatures on the planet.
Curated Video
Mossy Leaf Tailed Geckos Show the True Meaning of Camouflage
They're pretty much the ninjas of the lizard world.
Curated Video
Meet Some of the Strangest Creatures on the Planet…The Gecko!
Ever hear of a Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko? How about a Rhacodactylus? Learn about some of the strangest creatures on the planet.
Curated Video
Meet the Striking Electric Blue Gecko
Here are five things to know about this brightly-colored, critically-endangered reptile.
Curated Video
These Species of Gecko Are Absolutely Wild
Ever hear of a Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko? How about a Rhacodactylus? Learn about some of the strangest creatures on the planet.
Curated Video
Mossy Leaf Tailed Geckos Pull Off a Total Vanishing Act
They're pretty much the ninjas of the lizard world.
Curated Video
This Mossy Leaf Tailed Gecko Can Disappear In the Blink of an Eye
See how these super-sneaky Madagascar-dwelling lizards get their name.
Curated Video
Introducing the Electric Blue Gecko! Here Are Some Interesting Facts
Get to know this critically endangered species of lizard native to Tanzania.
Curated Video
Why the Leaf Tailed Gecko is One of the Most Unique Reptiles in Madagascar
Learn some facts that may surprise you about this amazing species.