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Why Geckos Are Sticky Without Being Sticky
Geckos can grip and climb almost anything. Walking up walls, hanging upside down… even from glass. It’s almost like they can defy gravity. How do they do it? The secret lies in nanotechnology. I’ll tell you how that works and how...
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: John Roach on Ecology & Freckles the Leopard Gecko
Dr. John Roach joins the Talk Show to talk about his ecological studies and then Jessi brings on Freckles the leopard gecko.
SciShow
6 Surgical Devices Inspired by Nature
From the sharp mouthparts of mosquitoes to the sticky feet of geckos, researchers have found all kinds of amazing adaptations in the natural world that could be useful in the operating room. Chapters WASPS & TISSUE EXTRACTORS 2:05...
SciShow
Hottest Year Ever, and Amazing Gecko-Man Getup!
SciShow News explains the latest climate weirdness, and why the Global Warming Hiatus wasn’t really what it sounded like. Plus, see how humans have harnessed the climbing power of the gecko!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do geckos defy gravity? - Eleanor Nelsen
Geckos aren't covered in adhesives or hooks or suction cups, and yet they can effortlessly scale vertical walls and hang from ceilings. What's going on? Eleanor Nelsen explains how geckos' phenomenal feet allow them to defy gravity.
TED Talks
Robert Full: The sticky wonder of gecko feet
Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls.
TED Talks
Robert Full: Learning from the gecko's tail
Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all.
TED Talks
Regina Dugan: From mach-20 glider to hummingbird drone
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a...
TED Talks
Robert Full: Robots inspired by cockroach ingenuity
Insects and animals have evolved some amazing skills -- but, as Robert Full notes, many animals are actually over-engineered. The trick is to copy only what's necessary. He shows how human engineers can learn from animals' tricks.
SciShow
Mr. Frosty, the Cancer-fighting Gecko
Not only is this gecko adorned with beautiful coloration, but the same thing that makes it look so pretty could help us understand where some our cancers come from and how to stop them from progressing!
Wonderscape
Lizards: Nature's Hidden Helpers
Discover how lizards contribute to medicine and technology in remarkable ways. Learn about the Komodo dragon's potential in fighting antibiotic resistance, the Gila monster's role in diabetes treatment, and the gecko's unique climbing...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Special About A Gecko?
This video is answering the question of what is special about a Gecko.
Great Big Story
This Gecko Is Clinging for Survival
Dive into the world of Canaan and Plum, the New Caledonian geckos, known for their impressive size and calm demeanor. Learn about the challenges they face due to habitat loss and degradation in their native territory.
Curated Video
Smol Animal Hangout
Jessi visits with three smol animals and shares what a hangout session might include.
Curated Video
Retained Shed Removal and Prevention!
Jessi explains what is most likely happening when a reptile retains its shed, why it happens, how to fix it, and how to prevent it from happening in the future. (this does not include information on how to treat sick, injured, or...
Curated Video
Reptile Room Renovation!
We've made more improvements for the snakes and lizards in the Reptile Room! Daisy, Leonard, and Freya got new digs. We introduce Loki our new water dragon and show off his mansion! Thank you to our patrons on Patreon for helping us...
Curated Video
Leopard Gecko Rescue
Meet Jelly the leopard gecko and hear how she was rescued from the poor condition she was in to how Animal Wonders was able to help her become happy and healthy.
Curated Video
Is Sand Bad for Leopard Geckos?
Having sand in leopard gecko enclosures is controversial in reptile care communities, but why? And should you avoid it? Jessi and her friends Freckles and Jelly the leopard geckos explain what this is all about.
Curated Video
Leopard Geckos! What, Where, and How
Jessi shares what Leopard Geckos are, where they come from, and how to care for them in captivity. Featuring "Freckles" the leopard gecko.
Curated Video
Full Reptile Room Tour! | All Our Herps
Jessi takes you on a full tour of all the animals in the Reptile Room!
APMonitor
Physics-Informed Neural Network
Physics-based information is integrated into the Neural Network architecture with the use of constraints or other relationships such as periodic cycles. Empirical regression has limitations, especially when predictions are requested...
APMonitor
Curve Fit with Excel and Python
Nonlinear regression with heart rate data is shown in both Microsoft Excel and Python. GEKKO and SciPy curve_fit are used as two alternatives in Python. Heart rate data is available at...
APMonitor
Data Science 🐍 Features
Features are input values to regression or classification models. The features are inputs and labels are the measured outcomes. Classification predicts discrete labels (outcomes) such as yes/no, True/False, or any number of discrete...