Traditional anti-slip materials, such as natural rubber, repel water. But on ice, this approach can backfire. The pressure ...

On frozen walkways, however, shoe soles with these materials can cause ice to melt because of pressure from the wearer, ...

Geckos are able to maintain a grip on wet surfaces not because their toe pads repel water, but because they attract it. A new ...

Bring a friend: From a safety perspective, hiking with a friend is always preferable to going alone. This is especially true ...

Headaches, hiccups and havoc were what Oklahomans faced during their morning commute on Wednesday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that as of Wednesday afternoon, they had responded to well over ...

Slips and falls account for millions of injuries each year. Researchers in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces took ...

I wore these shoes to visit relatives in Iowa during its snowy season and had no difficulty getting around without slipping ...

A gecko-inspired slip-resistant polymer could be incorporated into shoe soles to prevent people slipping on ice and other ...

Yes, it’s the famous negotiating task, with project managers Max, the articulate former tennis player, and self-described “haggler” Dean first trying to work out exactly what are such items as ...

Three to 6 inches is predicted in the Chicago area. The snow will stop Wednesday night, potentially turning into freezing ...

Cleats strapped to my shoes let me get out on roads and trails no matter how slippery In the foothills ... dig into and grip fresh snow and ice. These are also remarkably easy to take on and ...