Corkscrew Cups Could Keep Space Drinks Flowing

holy_calamity writes "A Canadian chemical engineer has a novel solution to containing liquids in space. He has been experimenting with corkscrews of ribbon-like material that keep liquids suspended in their center while in microgravity. This effect is caused by the surface tension of the liquids. The helical containers allow the fluid to be sucked out of the coil in one go. In more conventional shapes, such as coffee cups, interaction between the container and the liquid's internal pressure makes the beverage break into annoying globules you have to chase with a straw."

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Would you need a screw shaped cork for wine?

[PrescriptionWarning]

And also begs the question, what shape would the corkscrew opener be for that? the shape of a bottle perhaps?

whooa

[Anonymous Coward]

Stop it you're totally freaking me out man

Prior art.

[bobdotorg]

I believe it's called a Silly Straw. I have one sitting right next to my Tang.

Re:I'm interested in how they simulated microgravi

[Walt Dismal]

As if we didn't have enough trouble with drunken diapered astronauts, now NASA's come up with a way to have martinis in space! They should have stuck with Jello Shots in a Tube, TangDrivers, and secretly fermenting raisins from their Space Lunches. Not to mention huffing escaping gas from the air conditioning system. Yes, these plain-vanilla pilots and scientists have a wild side. The dewy-eyed novices on all-male flights awarded their first "Member of 50-Mile High Club" patch. The ones with a secret tattoo of Richard Simmons on their lower back saying "Your Space Buddy!" The "NASA Says Save Water in Space, Shower With Your Co-Pilot" ecology program. Oh, the horror. Cover your eyes, children.

Now all I need is

[Anonymous Coward]

two girls, a camera, soothing music, and a space ship.