The behavior of water at hydrophobic interfaces has perplexed scientists for over a century, spanning chemistry, biology, materials science, geology, and engineering. Recent discoveries—such as the ...

Imagine roads that never flood, surfaces that shed rain like lotus leaves, and highways that heal themselves from damage. Welcome to the era of hydrophobic roads — a game-changing breakthrough in ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot ...

A study in Engineering reveals a new adsorbent made by combining cationic surfactants with montmorillonite. This adsorbent ...