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Scientists at the University of Rochester have created a metal that is so extremely hydrophobic that the water bounces on it as if it were repelled by a magic force field. Instead of using chemical coatings they used lasers to etch a nanostructure on the metal itself. It will not wear off, like current less effective methods.

The applications can be revolutionary: From the construction of airplane surfaces—which will avoid water freezing of the fuselage—to non-stick pans to phones to computers to TVs to cars to whatever you can imagine made of metal. They are also thinking of applying the technique to create 100-percent efficient water recollection systems in underdeveloped countries and the creation of latrines in areas where water is not abundant enough to allow for effective cleaning.

But it gets even better: The lead scientist says that 'the structures created by their laser on the metals are intrinsically part of the material surface' so they will not disappear over time, like current chemical coatings do.

This is razzle dazzle stuff.

 

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homeschoolmom

Do you just turn the knob? That takes all the fun out of pretending you are Speed Racer.... :( 

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I think car manufacturer is trying to make it easy as possible for a 2yo to put gear in neutral.  

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TheresaThoma

That is ridiculous but I would love to try one, I don't think I could eat a whole one though. Perhaps share one with someone and a  with a nice beer to wash it down...

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