Scientists in the Netherlands have announced that they’ve identified the molecular mechanism by which certain germs turn an ingredient in urine into rocket fuel. They said NASA had been excited in the 90’s when it was discovered that bacteria could turn urine into rocket fuel, but they found that it created such a small amount it was “nothing like enough to get to Mars.” They hope this new discovery will allow them to turn more urine into rocket fuel.
- Now we’ll finally answer the age old question, “If you pee in space can anbody hear you?”
- The request for applicants to pee in the rocket begins “Urine-vited…”