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|bibcode = 2007PNAS..10410792G }}</ref> In 2008 researchers from the [[University of Dayton]] reported a gecko glue capable of supporting 100N/cm<sup>2</sup>, ten times the strength generated by a gecko's foot. The research also used carbon nanotubes, but included a curled end which allowed stronger binding but easy removal.<ref>{{Cite journal
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|bibcode = 2008Sci...322..238Q }}</ref> [[DARPA|Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency]] (DARPA) has a project called "Z-Man" that is attempting to develop a fabric allowing soldiers to scale vertical walls while carrying a full combat load.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.darpa.mil/our_work/DSO/programs/Z_man.aspx | title = Z-man | publisher = [[DARPA]] | accessdate = 2012-07-27 | last = Goodman | first = M }}</ref> In February, 2012 [[Nitto Denko]] developed a version of gecko tape capable of sticking at temperatures between -150 and 500°[[Celsius|C]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Nitto Denko's "Gecko Tape" achieves precise, contamination-free analysis service in the -150- 500°C range | publisher = [[Nitto Denko]] | date = 2012-02-24 | accessdate = 2012-07-27 | url = http://www.nitto.com/news/20120224/index.html }}</ref>
==See also==
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