Gecko Grip: It’s Atomic (Really) | Deep Look

[@NewMessage]

Fun Fact: If you spray paint "No Geckos Allowed" on the wall a gecko is walking on, he'll defy gravity, AND graffitti all at once!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Hahahahaha

[@bari2883]

I don’t get it?

[@WanderTheNomad]

@@bari2883 oh I just got it. Graffiti sounds similar to gravity

[@Cleeon]

😂😂😂, dude

[@bkbj8282]

"defy graffiti" isn't a phrase, and you didn't spell the word correctly. what an absolute biff of a joke attempt.

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Is it weird that half the reason im subscribed to deep look is the musical arrangments? Theyre so fun and unique!

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Seth Samuel - the show's composer - is a true artist!!!

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Deep look never disappoints with their videos👏

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thanks Zyxr, for sticking with us!

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Thats so true. I learn way more in one minute of their videos than 3 hours of pointless classes.

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@@KQEDDeepLook "sticking" with us

[@SepsTArdJohn212]

@@KQEDDeepLook Heh, I see what you did there 😂😂

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

That's just stunning! The atomic information was never mentioned anywhere else I've read about geckos! Makes one wonder what extinct animals could do that we'll never know from just bones!

[@LuisSierra42]

There's a veritasium video about this and they show a how the material is manufactured

[@jamesredmond7001]

Actually, now that I think about it, it would be interesting to see if the geckos' skeletons have any specific adaptations for this ability compared to other lizards, or if the adaptations are restricted to their skin.

[@keyabrade1861]

Speaking of what we'll never know from the bones, I've always thought dinosaurs may have had a Stone Age society before the asteroid wiped them out.

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

@@keyabrade1861 similarly, anything biodegradable is lost to time. Our ancestors had the same brains as us 120kya, so our weaving and plant based tools are all gone. Anything older has no decent chance (unless a lucky preservation)

[@vgernyc]

If the gecko has to bend its toes backwards, that should serve as a telltale sign in other fossils.

[@henrieketebrake4635]

When I was working in the tropics, a lil gecko ran up my leg. It felt so soft, velvety and slightly cold. Weirdest feeling ever. No Idea why the lil fellow decided to scale me whilst I was walking past.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Be happy it wasn't a Tokay Gecko - would have probably wanted your leg for dinner 😁 but it might have been the salt. They're mostly friendly and even the nose eaters (Tokay) calm down. If they nip your skin and vibrate you just got a new boyfriend 🦎😍😂

[@SmittenandBitten]

Deep look videos are so iconic: Cute charizzmatic narratives, Insanely beautiful videos (the actual quality and editorial quality), Very scientific yet easily understood content. Absolutely delightful!

[@hilariousskullnamedcatzo647]

I love how derpy geckos look

[@lettuceturnipthebeets790]

the topic is known by now (seen it reviewed on multiple science channels), BUT! the shots of those glorious geckos are just spectacular! awesome job done, DL team ❤

[@visualchallenge2413]

Really amazing video. And the first time I have a simple explanation of Van Der waals force @1:47 Electrons start to sync up ! Thank you that was very instructive. PS (maybe you can develop in the future the role that Van Der waals force plays in Nature).

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you visual challenge, our producers, host and editors worked really hard on that part of the video. It started off almost 3 times as long!

[@frazlaz]

​@@KQEDDeepLook I would still watch if it was 3 times as long!

[@mr.vincec6402]

Gekkos' feets could be the future of engineering!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Let's hope so!

[@hassansyed4135]

Just to show how Mother Nature is the universe’s Greatest Engineer

[@haamta]

This is so interesting, Ive always found geckos to be cute and fun creatures!! really enjoyed this episode :D

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thanks, haamta!

[@reionj8816]

At least we are getting close, using the principles of Van der Waals force. That's quite fascinating, reminds me of my chemistry days.

[@real_Clone_Gordon_Freeman]

Because maybe You're gonna be the one that saves me And after all You're my Van der Waal

[@KQEDDeepLook]

OK, comment of the day candidate right here

[@m.streicher8286]

Videos like this remind me that there's still wonder left in the world

[@KQEDDeepLook]

That's high praise - thank you.

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

You're telling me these wall-crawling bois were exploiting atomic force before we did? SOLD.

[@markhudson5825]

This show is done so well: It has exciting topics, beautiful cinematography, great music, awesome sound and editing, it's grippingly written and narrated by a perfect and unique voice. Keep on doing that, guys! I really enjoy it.

[@TheCrimsonWolf]

I Am _A_ _T_ _O_ _M_ _I_ _C_ -the gecko's feet, probably

[@theturts9626]

1:56 free bird plays

[@ceiis2013]

Geckos are so cute!

[@alezot6141]

The leopard gecko has little claws instead of sticky pads under its fingers, so it can't climb glass. It can climb rocks and logs just fine, though.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

This is true - not all geckos have this ability.

[@justinjyeung]

Really cool video! I just recently saw a video about the gecko tape and how it's being used for robots and things, so awesome to follow-up on this with a video on geckos themselves! :D

[@EveloGrave]

Lizards are so cute, my goodness.

[@FKyoutubeSERIOUSLY]

I submit that all lizards are cuddly and adorable, including the large water geckos, aka, Crocodylia.

[@stephsexoticpets]

makes me have more appreciation for my crested geckos nighttime antics!

[@David-ky3lr]

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[@stephsexoticpets]

@@David-ky3lr aw thank you!

[@royalfelineandtracygrant]

Omg I have a crested gecko too! His terrarium is in my room and the constant red light is so worth it to watch him crawl on the wall and spy on me lol

[@jakeilano6821]

This is making my day. These are some really interesting facts about geckos. 😊

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you, Jake. :-)

[@nadiradutt8470]

I READ 15 YEARS AGO SCIENCESTS WERE TRYING TO REPLICATE THIS PROCESS

[@Garixx_TFT]

Wow, nature sure never seizes to amaze! Thanks for all the great content🦎

[@RealLifeManFace]

Really? Well, my leopard gecko ain’t sticking on walls

[@MrBrick-vb3xh]

when i was young, i poured arts and crafts glue on my hands and tried to crawl on walls, all i did was make the walls dirty

[@melodyparra2960]

Geckos always have a happy face they always look like they’re smiling maybe because they’re happy to selling car insurance all the time

[@Formula_Zero_EX]

2:35 On an unrelated note, that apple looks really yummy (at an atomic level).

[@lalaland962]

Adorable, incredible little things.

[@nyuh]

absolutely beautiful video as always especially love the music on this mmm *chef's kiss*

[@KQEDDeepLook]

All praise Seth Samuel for his lovely original score!

[@nyuh]

@@KQEDDeepLook SETH SAMUEL !! YOU AREE AWESOME !!!

[@matttypes2695]

The suction of its toes allows this lizard to easily cling to walls. It could be an asset for a climber on wet surfaces if it were mixed into an elixir. -TOTK

[@runningwater5936]

It doesn't use suction to stick to things.

[@Sjalabais]

This is just amazing. Fully unaware of what is happening, these geckos are cool at the atomic level. Van der Waals force FTW!

[@sumans7620]

I Absolutely Love Your Videos, and Kudos to Whoever picked the Music For this. Nostalgia Hit hard with the Super Mario Brothers Theme ♥️

[@LazyTallGuy]

I so wanted to feel the intro gecko’s neck!

[@redneckrambo9626]

This is one of those things where scientists couldn't figure out the answer, so they were just like "hey let's make an animation with some balls bouncing around on screen! That works every time!!" 😂😂😂

[@ExtremeMadnessX]

They know the answer. They simplified and visualized here so even the most uneducated people could understand... most of them...

[@reionj8816]

Lol I want a Gecko now, they are truly fascinating, at the atomic level to have those grips. Humans do learn a lot from animals, trying to mimic or even replicate their abilities.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Yeah. I started with three mourning geckos. I now have 20 odd jumping, sticky, chirruping, escapologist little terrors. But they're adorably cute and breed by cloning..

[@mebreevee]

I have a leopard gecko but unlike others, they don’t have the stick powers

[@jannetteberends8730]

@@rosiehawtrey do you have them on the walls of your room?

[@blueberry_borb]

So fascinating!!! I swear I’ve heard of that concept in my chemistry class… didn’t think it would come in handy in a Deep Look video 😂

[@claraflyy]

As much as I love geckos, their feet creep me out. I don't mind picking one up from inside my house and moving the little buddy(s) outside; it's their appearance that creeps me out. More than once as a kid, I would see my parents' shavers/razors in the shower and touch the blades. I didn't ever bleed or cut myself but the tips of my thumb and index finger would look like the bottom of gecko feet. And I apparently never learned my lesson and did it more than once. I still have not quite recovered from the visual horror...

[@VDOTU5]

Van der pump rules (whatever it's called) force is like the closest thing known to be like telekinesis. Garsh!

[@98Zai]

I wonder how it avoids getting all kinds of dust and debris stuck to it's feet. Can't curl their toes away from a grain of sand.

[@justsmallstuff4994]

I love gecko's

[@maimunamubasshira1870]

Things getting real gecko here 🤪Loved the content, very knowledgeable

[@ShadeScarecrow]

As if geckos werent cool enough already

[@shallbetterdj]

True story: during yucca moth season in Nicaragua one year I was watching the geckos climb to the ceiling in a room then let go to catch a moth mid air before landing and skittering away

[@KQEDDeepLook]

skydiving geckos - that is amazing.

[@sciencenerd7639]

Thanks, this is a great topic. Fascinating stuff!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

You are most welcome!

[@fusionxframes.]

i love the narrator's voice

[@verycreamyclouds]

Yay! New Deep Look video!!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Welcome, River!

[@yv3009]

I have a pair of fabulous electric blue gecko(Lygodactylus williamsi), and they have a patch of gecko tape...on the end of its tail! And the most amazing thing about it - they could easily regenerate tail...with working patch of gecko tape on the end!

[@jackskelington1995]

Not what I expected. Spines? No. Suction? No. Spatulae? Yes.

[@aslmj2]

I learn new things from this channel everyday. And this atomic level grip is something i never thought of. Thanks for the knowledge

[@cristinanavarrete200]

Quality content! thank you! This was great!

[@kjracz15]

Geckos are one of those really fascinating animals that really stuck to my mind since high school that whenever it is talked about, I'm like, "Oh, the lizard that uses the force.". 🤣🤣

[@MoonlightVenator]

That dragonish gecko is beautiful

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I trust deep look with my time. Always so informative yet enjoyable.

[@destrithehuman2098]

Wooo! New vid!

[@ZAPRandom]

Geckos are so cool

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Beena fan for almost 3 years and im not disappointed with the content you guys created😊😊

[@AniFam]

Awesome~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@KQEDDeepLook]

You are most welcome.

[@kittie-star1151]

One of my favorite episodes so far every video is stunning 🤯 amazing!!!!

[@DoahnKea_Tuber]

Nicely produced; and calmly narrated by Laurie!

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[@Darkralos]

The quality of the video is astonishing!

[@klaythoring1326]

Van Der Wall is exactly what that grip helps them be!

[@beautyforashes2022]

I love their adorable little grabby toes.

[@zacharywong483]

Superb video, as always! Such a great wealth of interesting information and fantastic visuals!

[@androjackson480]

Laura's voice❤

[@Akarbakarbambaybo69]

Thumbnail is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen 🤗

[@dylangeltzeiler946]

The Giant Day Gecko & the Sikora’s Leaf-Tailed Gecko are one of my favorites 2 dozen species of Gecko Lizards.

[@IDK-JBC]

Those geckos were so cute and cool 😊

[@shannarafryer3111]

I can’t wait to stare at my geckos when I get them, it’ll be interesting to see this in action

[@Dr_Mario2007]

In my opinion, geckos are such cool little lizards. 🦎

[@powerONdelta]

This is like a luau at Mel Blanc's house

[@bellakatherman1477]

They are so CUTE!

[@footfault1941]

How Deeply Looked into it! Morphological features of gecko's foot are well-known issue, nothing new there. A next step makes Deep Look distinguished than others - taking an atomic level approach. Thanks for a convincing presentation. Now a stunning secret revealed, still gecko's quick maneuvering of attach/detach remains just marvelous! Such a powerful sticking to the substrate can easily be released .... Amazing.

[@TuberoseKisser]

I know that words are pronounced differently but it's throwing me for a loop. Regardless, Nice to see Geico getting attention, i feel like people just suddenly forgot that Geckos have funky feet.

[@snapslingpeavine1371]

Please upload a soundtrack of all your videos

[@Jm649]

wow amazing as always 🦎

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Many thanks, Joe!

[@longingsoul1]

The science behind this stuff is truly amazing.

[@jannetteberends8730]

This video didn’t only learn me about geckos, but also about van der Waal, where the force was named after. He was an intriguing person, he went to the MULO, a school to prepare for administrative jobs and started as a assistant teacher on an elementary school. Studied and worked his way up to teacher on a high school. Then he started studying at the university of Leiden in his spare time and got a master in 5 yers, 2 years later got his PhD. His PhD thesis was in Dutch. James Clerk Maxwell learned Dutch to read it.He ended up getting a Nobel price. Although I’m not comparable to him, I followed a similar track. Also started on the MULO, ended up with a master in econometrics. Unfortunately, having adhd, a PhD study didn’t work out. But it’s so nice to see how he succeeded so brilliantly.

[@David-ky3lr]

Hi Jannette I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹

[@maksphoto78]

"Oh Gecko, you're my Vandervaal."

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Ah - I see what you did there.

[@CB66941]

Had no idea the little lizards crawling in my room had such an interesting way of sticking to surfaces. That it leaves no residue is even more impressive.

[@NewMessage]

So they use Van der Waals to stick to de walls? Bit on the nose there, Geckos!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Boop

[@imashish86]

Amazing video.. especially the start of it.. thank you for the great info.

[@howiwashere]

immer nachts unterwegs wie ein gecko - lets go

[@KoeiKatsune]

that thumbnail gecko looks like its about to blow a kiss

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Ha! True!

[@user-od6ue9zv9u]

They're so adorable~ 😍🥺

[@Sedona_FD3S]

Really wished you could’ve gone into their eyes and how they get the amazing patterns in them

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

Have a cool large Geko living upside down on my ceiling 🐾🦎

[@MissJackietheLakester]

Geckos are the cutest

[@troyano6548]

Awesome 👍

[@MadrafTintagel]

And it works even after their death. I already saw some dead geckos still hanged from the ceiling by one of their legs.

[@RicJG7]

Amazing design

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Evolution is elegant indeed!

[@RicJG7]

Elegant indeed, but a design needs a designer

[@yoyoprofessorxavier]

Id have to say geckos are a marvel of life on earth. A true super power!!

[@itsaliaheyy7991]

0:47 WEEee-

[@evilgenius3646]

wouldn't it be "Spatul-A", not "Sputul-E"?

[@philiphammar]

i love this channel :O

[@SpecialSP]

One of my MOST favorite animals: Flying Gecko …

[@somehow_a_wizard]

This tape technology is already 10 years old. Marketed as "GeckSkin" its already available in consumer and industrial forms.

[@Iexpedite1]

I lived in Honduras for a while. I lived in a small apartment. At night I would wake up to find geckos walking on the ceiling over my bed. Creepy…