Old satellites and debris pose a danger to space travel. An international research team with participation from Würzburg is working on a satellite that cleans up space—inspired by the animal kingdom.

Researchers at Stanford University have created gecko-inspired adhesive grips that can help humans climb more efficiently, and may provide a better grip for robotic arms in factories, and possibly ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, few companies have managed to capture the attention of both industry leaders and environmentalists alike. Gecko Robotics stands out as a pioneer in ...

A gecko scampering up a wall or across a ceiling has long fascinated scientists and encouraged them to investigate how to harness lizard's mysterious ability to defy gravity. While human-made devices ...

Space junk poses deadly hazards, but the growing amount of debris that orbit around Earth are not collected because the technologies and means used to collect trash on Earth do not work as well in ...

A satellite docking system with gecko-inspired silicone surfaces uses van der Waals forces to capture space debris and move it to safe disposal orbits. (Nanowerk News) In 1957, the former Soviet Union ...