Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes

Five unsinkable metal tubes bound together and seen from above floating in water with bubbles nearby and an overall blue cast.

Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes

The superhydrophobic design could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.

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