The gecko's most astounding maneuver has nothing to do with its sticky feet

  • 📰 CNN
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 22 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 95%

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News,United States Headlines

Scientists say geckos' tails are just as extraordinary as their feet, with the lizards performing a remarkable, if ungainly, maneuver that allows them to land securely and at ballistic speeds on vertical surfaces like tree trunks.

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Geckos would definitely medal in a contest for nature's best feet. The lizard's sticky toes, covered in tiny hairs, mean it can climb across ceilings in a fantastic feat of evolution.

But scientists say the lizards' tails are just as extraordinary, with geckos performing a remarkable, if ungainly, maneuver that allows them to land securely and at ballistic speeds on vertical surfaces like tree trunks. "If an eagle were to land on a branch it would slow down with its wings so that the speed was almost zero and then it just touches down. It's a graceful landing that requires a lot of control.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 4. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Justin Bieber Rocking SKIMS Thanks to Billboard MashupThe Biebs ... in SKIMS??? Now there's an idea! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 And when he models for underwear only🤤 Nah, don't wanna see a floppy d*k..😂
Source: TMZ - 🏆 379. / 59 Read more »

Joe Rogan Has COVID, Cancels Show, Thanks Modern Meds for Healing HimJoe Rogan has COVID, says he's doing better thanks to modern medicine, but is canceling his upcoming show in Nashville. He prolly got that Horse medication from Alex Jones, its 99% effective I thought the narrative from the left is that ivermectin is for horses. That's all I've been hearing on media for the last several days.
Source: TMZ - 🏆 379. / 59 Read more »

Motional's new robotaxi will begin autonomously transporting passengers in 2023 thanks to a partnership with LyftAutonomous vehicle technology has taken center stage as Motional shows off its new robotaxi, which was created in partnership with Hyundai.
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »

White House thanks interpreter in hiding who helped rescue Biden in 2008 and commits to evacuating Afghan partnersWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday praised the Afghan interpreter in hiding who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden during a 2008 rescue mission as she reaffirmed the US' commitment to helping Afghan allies. To:USA
Source: CNN - 🏆 4. / 95 Read more »

Opinion | The Supreme Court kneecapped Roe v. Wade with its silenceWe now have a court that let a Texas law, which is clearly at odds with current Supreme Court case law, go into effect. It is hard to imagine this same court would have any compunction about overturning or disabling the current Roe and Casey framework. Time to expand the Supreme Court! Let's be clear this is not a champaign problem. People with money will still be able to get abortions. are you sure? how far are you willing to go to protect your right?
Source: MSNBC - 🏆 469. / 51 Read more »

Instagram Will Start Locking Out Users For Not Verifying Their AgeHaving each user’s age will help the app fence off content and contact by unfamiliar adults. If old enough is not enough for them then I guess they can lock me out Who cares! There are other social media out there, twitter Facebook are becoming obsolete like yahoo
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »