117: Space Bubbles

The science of how bubbles work changes a bit when they go into space. Amy explains why. Show Notes: These show notes are super cool. Click all the links and watch all the videos. You'll go down a space bubbles worm hole into fluid dynamics and it's great! Wired.com Bubbles in space video Watch an astronaut play with bubbles and antacid in space. Worth waiting through the commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLCeAD6Z6FI Science Focus: Can you blow a bubble in space? ISS Water In Space USGS Water In Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFLo07H2p8U Watering plants in space is tricky with no gravity to pull the water down into the soil. Image Courtesy NASA I didn't talk about these videos, but they're fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCK5wFHZG5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_-7PmG_RYE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainjunkpodcast.substack.com