![]() Just make sure you avoid the Arctic circle or the middle of a desert!” 3. What if there’s no electricity, no gas, no running water, no lights, heating, and you can’t grow your own food because everything’s covered in tarmac? You’ll want to escape to the countryside! Find a spot near a river with fresh water you can drink, and start learning how to grow your own food. A lot of us live in cities nowadays as they’re so convenient and full of shops, but if civilisation collapsed and you had to do things for yourself, the city is one of the worst places to be. “And how about opening a tin can without any tools? Easy, there’s a trick for that! You’ll need to turn the can upside down, so it can get a little messy, but it’s handy!” 2. It uses the same process (called gasification) that was used to power cars across Europe during the Second World War! “You can even make a simple gas-fire stove out of tin cans, which is really efficient. The sun’s UV rays will pass right through the water and kill any germs that are in there. Simply fill your bottle, and leave it out in the sunshine. “A fire alarm for example, can actually be used to start a fire, and a humble plastic bottle can be used to sterilise drinking water. ![]() “Imagine you found yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, how do you keep yourself alive? Well, there are loads of everyday objects that could help you in an emergency situation. These are the questions Dr Lewis Dartnell, an astrobiologist (someone who studies how life can survive in different environments) will be answering at this year’s Big Bang Fair, which encourages young people to learn about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).Ĭheck out his top tips on how to survive should you find yourself facing the end of the world… 1. Where would you go? What would you take with you? Would you have the skills needed to rebuild civilisation? ![]() Okay… so it’s unlikely to happen, but it’s a fun way to picture all the different skills we’d need to survive. We spoke to an astrobiologist about the survival science needed to keep you alive, should you find yourself facing the end of the world, or worse, a herd of zombies…
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