In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

(Nanowerk News) In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

Engineers have long looked to nature for smarter designs, but few inspirations are as unexpected as clingy garden vines. Now, researchers at MIT and Stanford have turned that botanical quirk into a ...