A few weeks back I was asked if I'd like to take a ride on the Blue Angels' C-130 transport-aircraft the "Fat Albert," at the Grand Junction Air Show -- I figured it would be a cool experience, I didn't realize I was in for a ride of a lifetime.
Dr. Roy Lowry wanted to demonstrate a few basic principles of science, notably the behavior of liquid nitrogen under pressure. But how to get that across in a way that even the least scientifically curious student would think of as awesome.
Easy: Just add ping-pong balls!
Apparently, the cool thing to do in Vietnam is make homemade Batpods. We’re not complaining–because this video is the ultimate geeky eye candy.