Astronauts are among the most resourceful people on (or off) the planet. Their isolation means they need to be ready to solve major problems using only the items they have around them – such as tea leaves. Over a year ago, the International Space Station sprung a leak. It’s normal for the station to lose … Continue reading Tea leaves find space station leak
Month: Oct 2020
The Ig Nobel Prize round-up 2020
It’s once again time to celebrate the Ig Nobel Prizes, the awards for “achievements that make people laugh, then think”. On the 17th of September, ten prizes were awarded in an online ceremony – here’s who won, and why. Acoustics – Stephan Reber, Takeshi Nishimura, Judith Janisch, Mark Robertson & Tecumseh Fitch Inhaling helium to … Continue reading The Ig Nobel Prize round-up 2020
