Q: If a rocket scientist gets given a 2010 Cosworth Formula 1 engine, what do they do with it?
A: Use the F1 engine as the fuel pump in a rocket motor.
Read more here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15460965).
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That's gunna sound awesome!
I've been keeping track of this. My university (Swansea University) is one of those involved with that so met a few of the people involved a few years back at a university event. They say it's getting kids involved in science again which I think is great. Things like this, Raspberry Pi and the Curiosity rover all coming together at the same sort of time, it would be a great time to be a kid interested in science.
Check out their video series: LINK (http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/bloodhound_tv/episode_1_-_first_metal_cut.cfm)
Not all as cool as the thought of using an F1 engine as a fuel pump, but some cool stuff in there.