"Well, I'm not sure if the research would ever be completed in my world, since it's pretty much in the experimental stages right now, but there's this tape that the guys in Bio were engineering that mimics the properties of gecko feet to have a permanent stick, but it can also be removed if the mood strikes you (http://www.technologyreview.com/Nanotech/18966/?a=f). It's pretty strong actually, from what I can recall."

John shakes his head. "Why do I remember things like this, but not others."