Swiss chemists from the University of Zurich have developed a super hydrophobic (water-repellent)  fabric. The fabric comprises from polyester fibres that are coated with 40-nanometre-wide filaments of  silicone. This unique combination holds water droplets in a spherical shape on top of...

Da Vinci thought of the parachute back in 1485 and it took many centuries till the parachute became a reality. Now a Swiss daredevil called Olivier Vietti-Teppa decided to give a go at a parachute that Da Vinci drew. Following Leonardo’s instructions four equilateral triangles of fabric were...