Some scientific discoveries develop our understanding of the world, improve the lives of millions and help to cure diseases that affect people around the world… but not this lot.
WINNER: A team of 'astronauts' this year completed a mission in which they simulated a mission to Mars -- without ever leaving a container in a Moscow car park. They donned spacesuits, conducted tests and even walked on red sand pretending it was the surface of Mars. (BBC)
Runner-Up: A Russian female scientist stripped naked and braved freezing temperatures to swim with beluga whales in a bid to tame them. It's believed belugas do not like to be touched by artificial materials such as diving suits… or at least that's what Natalia Avseenko was told. (Daily Mail)
WINNER: A team of 'astronauts' this year completed a mission in which they simulated a mission to Mars -- without ever leaving a container in a Moscow car park. They donned spacesuits, conducted tests and even walked on red sand pretending it was the surface of Mars. (BBC)
Runner-Up: A Russian female scientist stripped naked and braved freezing temperatures to swim with beluga whales in a bid to tame them. It's believed belugas do not like to be touched by artificial materials such as diving suits… or at least that's what Natalia Avseenko was told. (Daily Mail)