Although the porcupinefish's spiky skin does offer protection against predators, it doesn't repel water. Nonetheless, scientists have now copied its structure to create a water-repellent material that ...

Superhydrophobic surfaces repel water like nothing else. This makes them extremely useful for antimicrobial coatings - as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens cannot cling to their surfaces. However, ...

Cotton has many appealing characteristics as a clothing fabric, offering great breathability, insulation and of course comfort. A group of scientists in China has come up with a novel coating for ...

Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan have developed a novel way to waterproof new functionalized materials involved in gas storage and separation by adding exterior surface grooves. Their study, ...

A new material developed by researchers from University of Toronto Engineering could offer a safer alternative to the nonstick chemicals commonly used in cookware and other applications. The new ...

In a world where billions lack clean water, scientists have found a way to pull it from thin air. An international team of researchers led by Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov and ...

A new method of making fabric that repels oil and water could help clothing become more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Coating fabrics with chemicals called perfluorinated compounds is a ...

Fusing science with sleep, mattress manufacturers are increasingly using copper materials for two main reasons: copper is an ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Imagine a better windshield that easily repels water and requires less wiping. Now imagine if that same technology could allow doctors to better detect disease or abnormalities ...