from the What-if-the-pan-was-hot dept.
If you throw a gecko at Teflon, will he stick? University of Akron researchers found the answer
That little lizard that has become so effective selling car insurance - the gecko - can climb across glass windows and across the ceiling. You knew that, right? The science of that ability has intrigued researchers at the University of Akron for several years because it has so much potential for application in such areas as construction materials and medicine.
They're so intrigued, they're asking tougher questions of the 50 little lizards kept in two labs at the Auburn Science Center. "OK, buddy, how about this one: Can you walk on Teflon?"
The answer: not very well. The popular DuPont nonstick product not only resists cheese omelets, but it also presented a significant challenge to the hairy toes of the gecko.
