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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  • nhoward5
    nhoward55년 이상
    i love science
  • master_expert
    master_expert5년 이상
    can we use this 2 create new water walking suits
  • master_expert
    master_expert5년 이상
    Pretty sure I got an Easy A+ on it thanks to this article!!!-Pr0 GamD3R
    • master_expert
      master_expert5년 이상
      I did this for current events
    • getitgirl
      getitgirl5년 이상
      Wish they found this out before the titanic
      • caramelrainbow
        caramelrainbow5년 이상
        Same, that sure would have changed history for the better!
      • schooler
        schooler5년 이상
        Well, userisfat21, there-I THINK there won't be any sinking ships anymore.
        • rabbit1226
          rabbit12265년 이상
          That's great. Everyone should have something made out of it!
          • userisfat21
            userisfat215년 이상
            NO MORE SINKING SHIPS IN THE NAVY :D
            • therandomasian
              therandomasian5년 이상
              Woah. Talk about a unsinkable metals even when damaged
            • iluvtodoroki16
              iluvtodoroki165년 이상
              actually the titanic is like being eaten by chemicals in the water and other things....it is really facsinating that people may be able to create a metal that will prevent ships from sinking!

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