Reply to post: Re: Hmmm...

To avoid that Titanic feeling, boffins create an unsinkable hydrophobic metal with laser power

Alan Brown Silver badge

Re: Hmmm...

"a thin skin of air "

Is exactly what researchers have been aiming for in order to reduce ship friction and improve economy.

I suspect there might be problems involved in continually having to laser-zap the paintwork though.

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