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

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 ...

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

The micro-pyramids also give the PMMM film superhydrophobic properties, similar to a lotus leaf: water beads up in droplets and removes dirt and dust from the surface. This self-cleaning function ...

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.