Whether they're used to secure shower shelves or to help keep washroom clutter out of sight, suction cups are a surprisingly useful addition to any bathroom. However, suction cups are typically not ...

A new octopus-sucker-inspired suction cup could make it much easier and more energy-efficient for robots to lift and release rough-surfaced objects. The secret lies in using water to mimic octopus ...

When it comes to the best DIY methods for removing dents from your car, suction cup dent pullers are some of the easiest methods to try on your own. Using these to repair dents is cheap, easy, and ...

A mini-suction cup allows for the painless administration of medications that previously could only be injected. It stretches the mucosal lining of the cheek and, in combination with a ...

Nobody likes getting needles, but unfortunately there are some medications that can only be administered via injection. That could be about to change, however, thanks to the invention of a suction cup ...

A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic ...

Many of today’s medications belong to groups of relatively large molecules such as peptides. They are used to treat a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, obesity and prostate cancer.