Clingfish biology inspires better suction cup
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 October 2019
UC San Diego researchers created suction cups inspired by clingfish, gripping wet, dry, smooth, and rough surfaces delicately and strongly for uses from robotics to artifact recovery.
Keywords: UC San Diego, clingfish, biomimicry, suction cup, robotics, adhesion, marine biology
Renowned Scientific Drilling Vessel with Ties to Scripps Visits San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 October 2019
The JOIDES Resolution, a leading ocean drilling ship, visited San Diego, showcasing its role in studying Earth’s history, climate, and geology through deep-sea core samples, aiding global science and discovery.
Keywords: JOIDES Resolution, ocean drilling, Scripps, geology, core samples, NSF
Technological Feats Highlight Scripps Oceanography Monsoon Research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 October 2019
Scripps scientists join Indo-U.S. mission MISO-BoB to study Bay of Bengal’s role in South Asian monsoon patterns using advanced oceanographic tools, aiming to improve forecasts critical to agriculture and disaster planning.
Keywords: MISO-BoB, Bay of Bengal, monsoon, oceanography, Scripps, India, climate research
