your new band name : Clever Adhesives
Ants change the size of their feet to help them lift
The research shows how ants change the size and shape of the pads on their feet to enable them to carry heavier loads.
“The pads on ants’ feet are self-cleaning and can stick to almost any type of surface,” he said.
“No man-made glue or adhesive system can match this. Understanding how animals can control their adhesive systems should help us come up with clever adhesives in the future.”
