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A new series of equations have been developed by Robert Cohen and Gareth McKinley of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They claim that these equations will allow scientists to develop unwettable surfaces and to predict how surfaces react as well as either create new materials or enhance existing ones. Even though water repelling materials are known, few of these materials were also able to repel oil. With these equations, scientists can use compounds to easily make materials repel other liquids, and eventually have practical use. You can read more about this article here.

I believe that this discovery is important and will be useful for the average person. These equations will be able to be used for many purposes, and will be able to be used to improve things this we use, such as rain jackets or possibly even sweaters. It has a wide range of practical uses and small improvements, and it is the small improvements that make life easier.