A metallic rose petal (IMAGE)

Iowa State University

A metallic rose petal

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This lab demonstration shows how a rose petal and a metallic replica of the petal's surface texture repel water. The replica was created using the "frugal science/innovation" of Martin Thuo and his research group.

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Photo courtesy of Martin Thuo and his research group.

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