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Article: Weekly lab.(making a glove box similar to those used by astronauts)
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- Science Weekly
- Article date:
- October 23, 1996
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The astronauts on the Space Station will have 9-hour work days, every day! Sometimes their work will involve running and servicing the Station. At other times, they will work on science experiments. Many of these experiments must be done in a "clean" environment using a glove box.
You need: a scissors, 2 latex or plastic gloves, wide masking tape, 2 small cups, water
Step 1: Cut 2 holes, a little larger than the size of your hands, into one side of your shoe box. (DON'T put the holes too close together) Step 2: Push a glove through each hole. Step ...