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In your own words, explain how scientists applied the knowledge of gecko feet to produce an adhesive.

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Scientists applied the knowledge of gecko feet to produce an adhesive by the applying a device that sticks to the feet and can released knowledge .

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The researchers created an adhesive made from carbon nanotubes.

The adhesive is made up of two different layers.

The lower layer is made up of vertically aligned nanotubes.

The upper layer is made up of curly, spaghetti like, nanotubes.

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