/channels/taxonomy/term/28147/all en /channels/channels/news/penguin-feathers-may-be-secret-effective-anti-icing-technology-342980 <p>Ice buildup on powerlines and electric towers brought the northern US and southern Canada to a standstill during the Great Ice Storm of 1998, leaving many in the cold and dark for days and even weeks. Whether it is on wind turbines, electric towers, drones, or airplane wings, dealing with ice buildup typically depends on techniques that are time consuming, costly and/or use a lot of energy, along with various chemicals. But, by looking to nature, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û researchers believe that they have found a promising new way of dealing with the problem.</p> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:14:01 +0000 webfull 183891 at /channels