Insect-Inspired Metal Could Lead To The Creation Of Unsinkable Ships

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An untreated piece of metal (left) sinks to the bottom, while one etched to make it superhydrophobic (right) stays afloat (Credit: University of Rochester)

Though it has been over a century since the R.M.S. Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg, modern-day ships remain as vulnerable to such catastrophes. The most recent disaster occurred in May 2019, when a sightseeing boat on the Danube River in Hungary capsized and sank after colliding with a river cruise ship, killing 28 of the 35 tourists aboard. Now, researchers from New York's University of Rochester may have found a way to avert such tragedies, with a water-repellant metal that can stay afloat even after having several holes drilled in it.

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