and no need for a large water source. It could also serve as a power solution for remote areas, like farmland, without ...

The lotus leaf is renowned for its self-cleaning and water-repellent properties. Its surface repels water so effectively that ...

In the programme Si and Dave used fresh lotus leaves. In the UK only dried leaves are available, so soak them in a bowl of hot water for one hour prior to preparing this recipe. Pat them dry.

New sapphire nanostructures created at UT Austin repel dust, glare, and fog while staying durable. Inspired by nature, these ...

Lotus leaves are covered with bumps called papillae, which are themselves coated with randomly oriented wax rods or tubules 100 nm or so in diameter 3. The legs of water striders also have a ...

Copying some of the clever adaptations of plants and animals to solve technical problems; waterproof lotus leaves and grass; renewable surfaces from shedding snakeskin; reusable adhesive tape from ...