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Robots That Bounce on Water

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-about-tigger-goes-here dept.

inghamb87 writes "The way water striders walk on water was discovered years ago. The insect uses its long legs to help evenly distribute its tiny body weight. The weight is distributed over a large area so that the fragile skin formed by surface tension supports the bug on the water. However, the ability of water striders to jump onto water without sinking has baffled scientists, until now." If nothing less, you need to see the picture: it's awesome.

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  1. MOD PARENT UP!!! by Futurepower(R) · · Score: 0, Troll

    MOD PARENT UP!!! It is NOT a troll. Disgusting moderation system.

    I suppose Slashdot editors have played video games instead of learning how the world works. Live in a fantasy world, throw away your life.