15/10/2010

Humidity makes gecko feet stickier

Geckos have amazingly sticky feet. Their stickability comes from billions of dry microscopic hairs that coat the soles of their feet. However, when humidity increases, gecko feet stick even tighter to smooth surfaces, so ...

Venture-cap investments decline 7 percent in 3Q

(AP) -- Venture capitalists poured less money into U.S. startups in the third quarter and split this among more companies, signaling that investors are trying to be more economical with their funds.

Ohio leaders rally for GE jet engine project

(AP) -- Ohio's Democratic governor and U.S. House members from both parties joined a rally at GE Aviation on Thursday to support a jet fighter engine project.

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