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A new way of texturing surfaces could make for materials that are ultra-waterproof. Save Create your free profile or log in to save this article Nov. 20, 2013, 10:16 AM PST / Source: LiveScience ...
Surfaces polished with beeswax certainly seem to repel water. From this selection, we decided to try these out: Lanolin — it's effective in keeping sheep dry, and hopefully us as well.
The microscopic 'umbrellas' that make ANY material waterproof: Scientists develop new method to stop surfaces absorbing liquids. University of California scientists developed a super-repellent ...
Scientists Create “Most Waterproof Surface Ever” Natural design of the nasturtium leaf replicated. Published: Nov 21, 2013 Daniel D. Snyder (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Share. Share to ...
Nasturtium leaves are highly water-repellent thanks to veins on the upper surface US engineers have created the "most waterproof material ever" - inspired by nasturtium leaves and butterfly wings ...
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Many plants are extremely water-repellent owing to their rough textures, which can trap air to provide a waterproof cushioning. ... One key limitation, however, is that engineered rough surfaces do ...
New Scotch tough duct tapes are able to withstand such outdoor elements as sunlight and moisture and are weather resistant, featuring a durable, waterproof backing, 3M said. Additionally, Scotch ...
Inspired by a water-dwelling spider, researchers have created a novel surface material that stays dry for months underwater. They say the surface is easy to produce, scalable, and has a wide range ...
The TagVault: Surface puts an AirTag in a tough, waterproof case on any surface while still allowing an easy battery swap. Price When Reviewed. $12.95 (single); $19.95 (2-pack); $29.95 (4-pack) ...