Slips Text Resisting Liquid (IMAGE) Harvard University Caption The word "SLIPS" is coated with the SLIPS technology to show its ability to repel liquids and solids and even prevent ice or frost from forming. The slippery discovery has now been shown to prevent more than 99 percent of harmful bacterial slime from forming on surfaces. Credit Joanna Aizenberg, Rebecca Belisle, and Tak-Sing Wong Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.