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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  • potatocat88
    potatocat885년 이상
    I wonder what they can make with unsinkable metal? Also, follow me at Eevee4life plz! I'm lonely😿🐺
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    • panda29
      panda295년 이상
      WOW
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      • bmoneystudies
        bmoneystudies5년 이상
        Awesome! this is a huge milestone for the future
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        • iluvtodoroki16
          iluvtodoroki165년 이상
          kinda hard to belive but cool!
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          • xxspegetxx
            xxspegetxx5년 이상
            i would defiantly ride a cruise ship out of this metal
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            • canine
              canine5년 이상
              the titanic was also "unsinkable" but it SANK this boat will somehow sink as well. maybe something about salt water will sink it or something but it WILL sink
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              • zealot365
                zealot3655년 이상
                The idea of the Titanic being “unsinkable” was just a myth, and salt water is denser than fresh water meaning that anything will be more buoyant in salt water. According to premierexhibitions.com, “She was equipped with a double-plated bottom and sixteen watertight compartments on the hull of the ship with doors that would close if water entered them, allowing the Titanic to stay afloat. This was designed to provide the utmost in security.” Thus the rumor of the Titanic being unsinkable was formed.
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                • a_username
                  a_username5년 이상
                  in other words... Random person: this ship won't sink. Titanic: *sinks*
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              • nationals1
                nationals15년 이상
                start making it now
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                • muzagawa-157227931452
                  muzagawa-1572279314525년 이상
                  SO COOL
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                  • muzagawa-157227931452
                    muzagawa-1572279314525년 이상
                    if this metal exsisted we would be able to save R.M.S Titanic
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                    • bhlnhjk
                      bhlnhjk5년 이상
                      wow
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