Thinktank Science Garden opens at Thinktank museum in Birmingham, UK, on 2 June
HAVE you ever run in a human-sized hamster wheel? I did recently, on a rainy day at the new Thinktank Science Garden in Birmingham, UK. As I gained momentum, feeling my feet run away with me, I started to buzz with adrenalin.
The point of the giant wheel isn’t just to give its occupant a rodent’s-eye-view. Like all exhibits in the 2750-square-metre garden, which is designed for all ages, the wheel illustrates an engineering principle. In this case, my unusual workout showed me how devices called governors work. Used to limit the speed…
