Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A January 2024 PMID 38252829

Water striders are impervious to raindrop collision forces and submerged by collapsing craters.

Daren A Watson, Mason R Thornton, Hiba A Khan, Ryan C Diamco, Duygu Yilmaz-Aydin, Andrew K Dickerson

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The overall tone demonstrates strong interest and moderate engagement, with examples like mention of the hydrophobic exoskeletons allowing water striders to surf jets and craters, highlighting their remarkable adaptation. Words such as 'impressive' and phrases referencing 'scientific studies' underscore a positive reception and curiosity about the study's contributions.

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One might think a raindrop could do serious damage to a tiny water strider. But a study shows that their low-density, hydrophobic exoskeletons allow them to surf jets and craters made by drops—or easily resurface if pushed underwater. In PNAS: https://t.co/xtgJFP5KVo https://t.co/tIFYak54ZU

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One might think a raindrop could do serious damage to a tiny water strider. But a study shows that their low-density, hydrophobic exoskeletons allow them to surf jets and craters made by drops—or easily resurface if pushed underwater. In PNAS: https://t.co/xtgJFP5KVo https://t.co/tIFYak54ZU

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