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A mini-suction cup allows for the painless administration of medications that previously could only be injected. It stretches the mucosal lining of the cheek and, in combination with a ...

(Phys.org)—A team of researchers working at South Korea's National Institute of Science and Technology has found a way to make building flexible pressure sensors easier—by mimicking the suction cups ...

• Flat pads, for flat or slightly curved parts, offer quick evacuation and good stability. • Bellows pads adapt well to curved or uneven workpieces. • Special-duty pads are designed for specific ...

Fragile object: a clingfish-inspired suction cup lifts a vase underwater. (Courtesy: University of California, San Diego) By mimicking how a tiny fish clings to rocks and other objects, researchers in ...

A team of engineers and marine biologists built a better suction cup inspired by the mechanism that allows the clingfish to adhere to both smooth and rough surfaces. Researchers reverse engineered the ...