Today’s Good News: Spider-Inspired Design Makes Metal Tubes ‘Unsinkable’–A Breakthrough in Maritime Engineering | A Sign of Progress

Today’s Good News: Spider-Inspired Design Makes Metal Tubes ‘Unsinkable’–A Breakthrough in Maritime Engineering | A Sign of Progress

Why this story matters: Not all news is bad news. This story highlights the kind of progress that often goes unnoticed. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to sailing, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. J. Adam Fenster, University of Rochester via SWNS It’s been 113 years since the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sank, and engineers still have hopes of someday creating unsinkable ships. None more so than a team at the University of Rochester that recently present a new “superhydrophobic” design that could lead to more resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations. The design is special for several reasons, not least of which being its use of normal aluminum tubes rather than some expensive alloy or material. The process also replicates how the diving bell spider traps air to breathe when hunting underwater, meaning it works off a proven concept. Would you like to read more good news about Sailing , Maritime , Materials , Sc…