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Victor Buso of Argentina was an amateur astronomer just testing out a new camera. He was taking pictures of a spiral galaxy, when he noticed a point on one spiral arm getting brighter. He was capturing the first photo ever of an exploding star! He’s given astronomers the data they’ve been chasing for years!
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Today is National Drinking Straw Day, but modern plastic straws can harm the environment and wildlife. Paper straws were invented in 1888 by Marvin Stone. Ancient Sumerians were using gold straws to drink beer 5000 years ago! Argentinians use metal straws that end in sieves called bombillas. Invest in a steel or bamboo straw to celebrate!
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Gino Tubaro is a 21 year-old inventor in Argentina. He developed a way to use a 3D printer to make low-cost prosthetic hands for children without limbs. Kids from all over the world have received new superhero-themed hands! Anyone with a 3D printer can help through the Atomic Lab website.
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