We are all on the bounce-mat but some of us are reaching for the stars
“What’s so great about trampolines?” outgoing Chief Scientist Alan Finkel asks in a promo for the “STEM everywhere” series from his office. Apparently, “they are fun, great exercise and explain heaps of physics concepts.”
Perhaps, “must put serendipity into science” is not on the job description but Dr Finkel does it anyway – he once explained scientific method by describing flaws in 17th century Swedish naval design, (CMM March 3 2016).
The science entrepreneur, inspirer and organiser (this year for his COVID-19 work) will be missed.