Scientists at the University of California San Diego have taken another step forward in their effort to create a stronger suction cup inspired by the unassuming clingfish. The findings were published ...

Four years ago, we heard how scientists had gained a new understanding of the Northern clingfish's ability to … well, to cling to things. Utilizing that knowledge, they've now developed a suction cup ...

It was just a few weeks ago that we heard how scientists from the University of Washington had developed a highly-effective suction cup inspired by the humble clingfish. Well, researchers at the ...

To create prototype suction cups that are capable of glomming onto rough, wet surfaces and staying there, a research team has found inspiration in an aptly-named marine creature: the clingfish.