Now, scientists have developed a new kind of anti-slip polymer that sticks to ice, inspired by the humble gecko. Incorporating these polymers into shoe soles could reduce the number of human slip ...

Most anti-slip shoe sole materials attempt to address this problem by repelling liquid water. Such is not the case with the experimental new polymer, however, which draws inspiration from gecko toes.

Now that the weather is turning warmer runners all over the country have ample time to get out on the road. REI is doing the ...