Non-slip

Geckos are able to maintain a grip on wet surfaces not because their toe pads repel water, but because they attract it. A new polymer, which was inspired by this phenomenon, could find use in shoe soles that keep people from slipping on ice.

​​When you're shopping for winter boots, it would be good to know how well they do on ice – and there hasn't been a standard rating system in place for that until now, in the form of the Maximum Achievable Angle (MAA) testing method.

The Veggie-Peel is a vegetable peeler that traps and stores the peel for easy disposal into a composting bin, garbage disposal unit or trash can.

The Mill-Grip adjustable spanner provides a very viable alternative to the old fashioned shifting spanner, featuring non slip grip, left or right hand use and precise fit adjustment with one hand.