Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Science Marches On in Space!

The following video is exactly why we put people in space: What happens to an alka seltzer tablet when added to a sphere of water?



It's interesting to see that the surface tension of the water sphere can almost totally contain all the carbon dioxide contained in one tablet. (via Science Blog)

2 comments:

  1. This is precisely why NASA does not include jalapeno, bean, and chorizo burritos on its breakfast menu.

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  2. Seriously, that was just fascinating.

    Thanks!

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