Surface changes in the paint-like material can reduce biofilm buildup. When a horse is dislodging a pesky fly, it twitches a small portion of its skin to shake off the unwelcome visitor. Researchers from Duke University have developed a similar reaction in a paint-like material. The material could be applied to the hulls of ships to detach bacteria, which can in turn attract larger creatures like barnacles if left alone. As ships move through the water, they pick up microbes that adhere to the s...
Surface changes in the paint-like material can reduce biofilm buildup. When a horse is dislodging a pesky fly, it twitches a small portion of its skin to shake off the unwelcome visitor. Researchers from Duke University have developed a similar reaction in a paint-like material. The material could be applied to the hulls of ships to detach bacteria, which can in turn attract larger creatures like barnacles if left alone. As ships move through the water, they pick up microbes that adhere to the s...
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