Lab accident at Ecology Coatings leads to method of making paper and other objects that are impervious to water. Images: Ecology's nanospray Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where ...

Aside from dropping a smartphone, nothing kills them faster than water. A quick spritz of rain or a dunk in the bath or toilet can lighten your bank account by several hundred dollars in a hurry. But ...