Synopsis of Social media discussions
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.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions acknowledge the study’s findings as accurate and impressive, particularly recognizing the multiple mechanisms geckos use to move across water surfaces.
Interest
High level of interestThe discussions demonstrate high interest, with comments expressing curiosity about the animal's abilities and the new scientific insights disclosed.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementParticipants reference specific mechanisms like limb slapping and body undulation, indicating moderate engagement and attention to detail.
Impact
Moderate level of impactThe conversations hint at a modest perceived impact, mainly as an interesting scientific discovery without suggesting it drastically alters broader scientific or societal contexts.
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Timeline: Posts about article
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Nereide
#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
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maz
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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Mindy Weisberger
7-word "lectures! Original musical performances! Paper airplanes! The Ig Nobels really do have it all
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Mario Livio
RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Aldo Di Zanni
RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Posts referencing the article
Geckos' Unique Multimechanism Water Running Ability
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 surfaces.
December 6, 2018
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Geckos' Water Surface Race Using Multiple Mechanisms
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.
July 30, 2024
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7-word "lectures! Original musical performances! Paper airplanes! The Ig Nobels really do have it all
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EFISIA CORAZZA
@CorazzaEfisia (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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la Isa
@laIsa_M_ (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Aldo Di Zanni
@Aldo_DiZa (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Glie ⚖️
@Pugliessino (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Anna Lucia Montanari
@MmTai7 (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Mario Livio
@Mario_Livio (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Jose
@Dr_Josesin (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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@viktorbir@masto.ai Víktor Bautista i Roca
@viktorbir (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Arsen Dzℏanoev
@dzhanoev (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Charles Albert
@Charles27710945 (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Fabiana Succi
@SucciFabiana (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Joey Avenger Jr.
@joyfulmath3 (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Gally Sussingcowards
@MucJiu (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Rosy's Science Project
@meryrosyu (Twitter)RT @Nereide: #Geckos are renowned for their acrobatic feats on land & in the air, but a 2018 research at @UCBerkeley shows they (Hemidactyl…
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Nereide
@Nereide (Twitter)#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
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Alex Virolan
@AVirolan (Twitter)Geckos Race Across the Water’s Surface Using Multiple Mechanisms https://t.co/pWgYZhapQb
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maz
@dynamicsoar (Twitter)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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NGO news from Taiwan
@NGOnewsTW (Twitter)New video by 環境資訊中心: Geckos Race Across the Water’s Surface Using Multiple Mechanisms https://t.co/rTqhItP94L
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Abstract Synopsis
- 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.]
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