Vacuum cleaners come in so many different shapes and sizes, and with different power capabilities. But as there's nothing more frustrating than a vacuum with poor suction (at least when it comes to ...

Modern vacuums can adjust suction automatically for carpets, hard floors, and debris. But does this actually clean better?

Let me just add a quick note about suction cups (in real life). How do they work? Well, they don't suck - that's for sure. When you press a rubber suction cup against a smooth surface, air is forced ...

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 ...

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.

Fragile object: a clingfish-inspired suction cup lifts a vase underwater. (Courtesy: University of California, San Diego) By mimicking how a tiny fish clings to rocks and other objects, researchers in ...