A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot -- literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...

A gecko-inspired slip-resistant polymer could be incorporated into shoe soles to prevent people slipping on ice and other ...

Traditional anti-slip materials, such as natural rubber, repel water. But on ice, this approach can backfire. The pressure ...

Essentially, the tufts of tiny hairs on gecko feet get so close to the contours in walls and ceilings that electrons from the gecko hair molecules and electrons from the wall molecules interact with ...

Winter night dance near a pool ends in unexpected slip and fall into the water Posted: January 10, 2025 | Last updated: January 10, 2025 The only thing more dangerous than flying too close to the ...

The state’s largest water bodies, including Lake Michigan ... to overapply in the hopes of protecting themselves from a slip-and-fall lawsuit. “If somebody falls, they’re going to say ...

However, Millie forgot to take her socks off before deciding to try this challenge on a carpeted floor, leading to a comical slip but a memorable ... are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles ...

In most cases, cities point out that icy or snowy sidewalks create a skip-and-fall danger ... and kitty litter are often used for their anti-slip properties. They are effective when often mixed ...

The Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R are equipped with many of the same features, but there are a handful of big differences ...

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In early January 2025, just a week after New Year, furious 80 mph Santa Ana winds swept through SoCal. The winds are natural, ...