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A Gecko Can Stick to Any Surface, Except One

A Gecko Can Stick to Any Surface, Except One

Geckos are known for their incredible ability to hang onto almost any surface, that is with the exception of one.

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Daniel Ganninger
Dec 26, 2024
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Geckos are known for their incredible ability to hang onto almost any surface. From glass to wet paint, these small lizards can keep themselves firmly in place, that is with the exception of one surface; Teflon.

Teflon, also known as PTFE or tetrafluoroethylene, is the nonstick coating most often found in cookware though it has many other applications. R…

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