Most responses highlight the fascinating nature of the gecko’s water-running ability, with comments like 'interesting article' and mentions of scientific details such as surface tension and limb movements. The tone is a mix of curiosity and admiration, with some technical engagement and recognition of the study's novelty, reflecting a positive overall perception of the findings.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings as accurate and impressive, particularly recognizing the multiple mechanisms geckos use to move across water surfaces.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions demonstrate high interest, with comments expressing curiosity about the animal's abilities and the new scientific insights disclosed.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants reference specific mechanisms like limb slapping and body undulation, indicating moderate engagement and attention to detail.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations hint at a modest perceived impact, mainly as an interesting scientific discovery without suggesting it drastically alters broader scientific or societal contexts.
Abstract in brief
Geckos can now be added to the list of animals that can race across water surfaces, using a combination of their unique movements like trotting with limbs that create air chambers, body undulation, and their superhydrophobic skin to reduce drag.
The study indicates that geckos use several mechanisms to move on the water surface, including limb slapping that increases surface tension, body undulation to generate thrust, and skin properties that help reduce water resistance, allowing them to sprint faster than typical water walkers.
Adding chemicals like surfactants, which lower surface tension, slows the geckos down, confirming that surface tension plays a key role in their movement, while their multifunctional body features help them achieve this impressive ability.]
#Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactylus platyurus) can also run on water.
Article from @UCBerkeleyNews➡️https://t.co/6tGipwaK27
Paper➡️https://t.co/h1wLw7fAXT
Here's a UC Berkeley movie https://t.co/QBc6jCI1Cm
https://t.co/hggxizz2KE Interesting article. Introduction alone is quite informative to me as I had no idea of this field: small animals=surface tension; large animals=slapping water (and both by intermediate animal)
BTW I guess the We = 0 in Figure 1 x-axis should be We = 1...
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Geckos Hemidactylus platyurus can run across water at nearly a meter per second by utilizing surface tension, limb slapping, body undulation, and superhydrophobic skin to reduce drag, enabling rapid movement on water…
Geckos can now be added to animals that race across water surfaces, utilizing limb movement, body undulation, and superhydrophobic skin to reduce drag and increase speed.
#Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactylus platyurus) can also run on water.
Article from @UCBerkeleyNews➡️https://t.co/6tGipwaK27
Paper➡️https://t.co/h1wLw7fAXT
Here's a UC Berkeley movie https://t.co/QBc6jCI1Cm
https://t.co/hggxizz2KE Interesting article. Introduction alone is quite informative to me as I had no idea of this field: small animals=surface tension; large animals=slapping water (and both by intermediate animal)
BTW I guess the We = 0 in Figure 1 x-axis should be We = 1...
Jan 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,412 followersView post →
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New video by 環境資訊中心: Geckos Race Across the Water’s Surface Using Multiple Mechanisms https://t.co/rTqhItP94L