Ball coated with a hydrophobic nano-layer

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Description: A glass ball coated in a hydrophobic nano-layer entering the water (Credit: Lydéric Bocquet at Université Claude-Bernard in Lyon, France)
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Xenostrange ::: Favorites SOOOO 3 quesions. Is a pane of glass with this nanolayer pattern on it transparent enough to be used as a windshield in a car? How much does this pattern cost? Won't water just bounce off the windshield? 07-06-03 22:15:38 __________________________________________________
Oobervice ::: Favorites Maybe some kind of projectile could be invented that would dissipate a tsunami before it hit ground 07-06-01 07:11:49 __________________________________________________
uno86 ::: Favorites sorry: wrong concept!! I wash themselves in alchol and use a hydrophobic cream on the hands and feet :D 07-02-26 09:47:20 __________________________________________________
uno86 ::: Favorites or have them paint themeselves with a hydrophobic cream, except for the bits they have to push the water with :D 07-02-26 09:45:29 __________________________________________________
comixsans ::: Favorites or olympic divers make a biger spash via a specal hat 07-02-25 18:18:04 __________________________________________________
uno86 ::: Favorites i guess you could use this info to make boats and ships a lot more efficient 07-02-25 17:33:09 __________________________________________________
syringa ::: Favorites fascinating science 07-02-25 16:32:54 __________________________________________________