Spidey suit, here we come?

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Spidey suit, here we come?

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Scientists from the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy claim to have created a “hierarchy of adhesive forces,” using carbon nanotubes, which are strong enough to hold the weight of a person suspended from a wall or ceiling. This tech could possible lead to a kind of microscopic hook and loop configuration, a la Velcro. And a world of wall-walking “underwear perverts” will surely ensue.

Nanotech Discovery Could Lead to Spiderman Suit – Link

Related:

  • Velcro being pulled apart – Link
  • Nanocarbon from Graphene to Nanotubes to Buckyballs – Link

8 thoughts on “Spidey suit, here we come?

  1. CARTER says:

    I WAS WONDERING WERE CAN I MAKE A SPIDER MAN SUIT?EVEREY SITE I’V BEN TO!!!!!!!! I HOPE THIS WONE HAS A SUIT I HOPE ILL I CAN GET ONE PLEAS…

  2. CALEB DURHAM:) says:

    IM A BABBY I LIKE DOODOO!!!!ME WANT A SPIDEY MAMMM SETYJH GOOO!GOOO!LOVE YALL HAVE A MERRYX/MASS!

  3. santa claws says:

    you beter watch out!!

  4. CRISS ANGEL says:

    I THOUT THAT WAS GRATE ILL MAKE YOU DISIPEAR. BAM!BAM!OH!DAMN!!!

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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