Hydrophobic metal surfaces

A recent CNN article highlights a technological breakthrough that has been achieved by scientists from the University of Rochester - it relates to an innovative laser process through which metallic surfaces can be rendered extremely water repellent. By virtue of this process, water simply bounces off the metal's surface and rolls away. With the help of the link below, read through the article and also enjoy a captivating video demonstrating this technology.

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/22/us/feat-metal-repels-water-rochester/index.html

Real life applications and business opportunities for this breakthrough are aplenty including aviation, kitchen utensils, health / sanitation etc!