New microscope sets a record for visualizing surface wetting properties

29-Nov-2017 - Wetting is an everyday phenomenon that represents how well liquid spreads on a surface. When water comes into contact with an extremely water-repellent, or 'superhydrophobic' surface, droplets bead up and roll off easily. Aalto University researchers have developed a measurement technique called ...

Why Antarctic penguins do not freeze

Surface research on penguin feathers as a key to improved de-icing in aerospace

09-Dec-2015 - Antarctic penguins are masters in adapting to their environment. One of the most impressive examples of this ability has to date puzzled scientists: penguins dive through freezing cold water and yet they are able to move about on land afterwards in extremely low temperatures of around -40 °C ...