From California to China, desert moss (Syntrichia caninervis) braves life in hot deserts and still stays hydrated. What’s its secret? The moss gathers water ... The tiny drops form a bigger ...

Micro-grooves are larger trenches just the right size and shape to coax the microscopic droplets from fog to attach and accumulate to larger drops ... Moss macro structures also help collect water.

The macro-aniso-SHSs with enhanced drop mobility may be excellent candidates for enhanced water repellency and other applications. In addition, the simple method (three-dimensional printing and ...