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Secret of spider-man suit revealed

Physicists have found the formula for a
"spider-man" suit, drawing inspiration from the amazing wall-clinging ability of geckos, and the ingenious properties of velcro.

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Marvin & Milo

Marvin & Milo

Our intrepid cat and dog team test out fun experiments that you can try at home.

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Our amazing facts posters are on the buses in Liverpool this month. Find out more about the physics behind them here.

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Humans on Mars

Will humans ever walk on Mars?