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Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape through Nanomolding

This hands-on activity will guide you in making a synthetic gecko tape with micron sized hairs that mimics that behavior of the gecko foot. The process is called "nanomolding." Also described is an easy setup using Legos for testing how...
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Exploring Structures - Butterfly
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Exploring Structures - Butterfly (NanoDays 2012)

"Exploring Structures - Butterfly" is a hands-on activity in which visitors investigate how some butterfly wings get their color. They learn that some wings get their color from the nanoscale structures on the wings instead of pigments. "Explore Science -...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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NanoDays kit
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