SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 14, 2025Ars Technica

Ice discs slingshot across a metal surface all on their own

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Ice discs can self-propel across metal surfaces with patterned grooves, sliding along meltwater channels or slingshotting across hydrophobic coatings, potentially improving energy harvesting and defrosting technology while reducing heating requirements.

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