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[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Apparently, German wild boars should not be hunted and eaten because they are radioactive beyond what's deemed safe for food (Science Focus). Surprisingly, the Caesium isotope means its from the testing of nuclear weapons, not Chernobyl.

 

[JDL]

That's convenient for the boars.

 

[Jasonovich]

Boaring.. Sorry 🤣

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

The ISS apparently smells of antiseptic, rubbish and body odour.

Oh, and air leaks are found by first isolating the individual unit, which is then sealed and tea leaves set loose. They drift to the site of the leak. How wonderfully low tech.

(The Sky at Night magazine.)

 

[WayneKerr]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the American's spend thousands on developing a pen that would write in zero G... the Russians gave their cosmonaut's a pencil

 

[Gray]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the American's spend thousands on developing a pen that would write in zero G... the Russians gave their cosmonaut's a pencil

😆 Brilliant.

 

[Gray]

The ISS apparently smells of antiseptic, rubbish and body odour.

Another reason not to volunteer for the Mars trip.

 

[JDL]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the American's spend thousands on developing a pen that would write in zero G... the Russians gave their cosmonaut's a pencil

Ha ha. There's nothing like a little pragmatism.

 

[Jasonovich]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the American's spend thousands on developing a pen that would write in zero G... the Russians gave their cosmonaut's a pencil

That made me chuckle

 

[Jasonovich]

The ISS apparently smells of antiseptic, rubbish and body odour.

Oh, and air leaks are found by first isolating the individual unit, which is then sealed and tea leaves set loose. They drift to the site of the leak. How wonderfully low tech.

(The Sky at Night magazine.)

Gosh can you imagine, all that you've mentioned and someone FARTs....In space no one can hear you scream.

 

[WayneKerr]

Gosh can you imagine, all that you've mentioned and someone FARTs....In space no one can hear you scream.

Sounds a bit like a Billy Connolly joke

 

[Jasonovich]

Sounds a bit like a Billy Connolly joke

Ah the Big Yin, I wonder is he still alive?
Great comic.

 

[WayneKerr]

Ah the Big Yin, I wonder is he still alive?
Great comic.

Yep, sure is, though sadly a little poorly these days, marvellous guy. The Parkinson interview where he does the "fart in a spacesuit" joke had Angie Dickinson nearly wetting herself with laughter was magic

 

[Roger_A]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the American's spend thousands on developing a pen that would write in zero G... the Russians gave their cosmonaut's a pencil

To be fair, I understand that NASA was well aware of using a pencil but that has to be sharpened which can result in graphite dust which is conductive of electricity. In zero gravity this can get anywhere and could cause problems with sensitive equipment, hence why they spent so much on developing the pens.

 

[JDL]

To be fair, I understand that NASA was well aware of using a pencil but that has to be sharpened which can result in graphite dust which is conductive of electricity. In zero gravity this can get anywhere and could cause problems with sensitive equipment, hence why they spent so much on developing the pens.

How about using a pencil sharpener that catches the shavings.

 

[daveh75]

To be fair, I understand that NASA was well aware of using a pencil but that has to be sharpened which can result in graphite dust which is conductive of electricity. In zero gravity this can get anywhere and could cause problems with sensitive equipment, hence why they spent so much on developing the pens.

It's a myth that NASA/US spent money developing the pens.

The founder of the company that produced the space pen actually developed and funded it off his own back.

Both the US and Russia then tested and adopted it for their respective missions.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

It's a myth that NASA/US spent money developing the pens.

The founder of the company that produced the space pen actually developed and funded it off his own back.

Both the US and Russia then tested and adopted it for their respective missions.

Wasn't it 'the Fisher Space pen'?

 

[daveh75]

Wasn't it 'the Fisher Space pen'?

Yes

 

[Jasonovich]

There you go, magic boards works wonders in space and it comes with a nice cable

 

[JDL]

There you go, magic boards works wonders in space and it comes with a nice cable

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Oh wow. Just look at that. Where can I buy one.😂

 

[WayneKerr]

It's a myth that NASA/US spent money developing the pens.

The founder of the company that produced the space pen actually developed and funded it off his own back.

Both the US and Russia then tested and adopted it for their respective missions.

I was aware of this and that it was Fisher who invented the pen adopted by both space agencies... I bet you're fun at parties

 

[DCarmi]

Whilst on an extra -terrestrial theme...

Harrison Schmitt, one of the men on Apollo 17 was found to be allergic to the moon.... or at least moon dust. He suffered swelling of the nose and his voice changed. The dust settles on space suits and inhaled when they are removed.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

The ISS apparently smells of antiseptic, rubbish and body odour.

Oh, and air leaks are found by first isolating the individual unit, which is then sealed and tea leaves set loose. They drift to the site of the leak. How wonderfully low tech.

(The Sky at Night magazine.)

Adding to the smell, it seems:

A question in Science Focus asked whether astronauts could propel themselves with farts. Chris Hadfield was asked this at an 'ask me anything' session in 2013 and his answer was that 'We've all tried it. Too muffled. Not the right type of propulsive nozzle.'

 

[jjbomber]

The month when men don't shave their moustache is known as Movember. The ladies will shortly have their month without shaving in Fanuary!

 

[Jasonovich]

The month when men don't shave their moustache is known as Movember. The ladies will shortly have their month without shaving in Fanuary!

🤣🤣