Rose Petals (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption Chemists have discovered how the rose is able to hold on to water droplets even when upside down. The finding could lead to new adhesive materials. Credit public-domain-photos.com Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.