http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspxHere's a prime example of better living through physics: A recently published study lays out the best strategy for getting the most bubbles from your bubbly. The research paper, titled "Champagne Experiences Various Rhythmical Bubbling Regimes in a Flute,"en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#5873Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:51:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:5873M. Griffy,Chico, Ca.And how much did this cost us taxpayers ?http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6035Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:55:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6035Ed, Auburn ALGood greif. This research didnot cost you anything it was done at the University of Reims. That is in France in case you skipped geography. However, even if we did spend "tax payer" dollars I would think that it is money well spent. Understanding fundamental processes often leads to a greater understanding of and control over more complex processes as noted in quote. http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6098Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:35:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6098Donald Walker"even if we did spend "tax payer" dollars I would think that it is money well spent."...No it wouldnt. It is attitudes like that that end up wasting taxpayer money. People forget that money used for one purpose can't be used for another. Money spent to study "fizz" can't be used for vaccinations or building roads, etc. http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6104Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:31:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6104Scott Marcus, Ellington, CTOk, so it only took 3 messages to get off topic, but since we are there: "Money spent to study "fizz" can't be used for vaccinations or building roads, etc." Uh, yes it can. In fact, a very short line can be drawn between the article about "fizz" and your vaccination suggestion. Understanding how the bubbles form (or what impedes them from forming) could most certainly help in developing faster acting vaccines or entirely new delivery methods for vaccines. The bottom line is that you'll never know how knowledge can be applied to every day experience until you get some knowledge. And, if all scientists and researchers always took the path to knowlede that seemed like the safe road, we wouldn't have many of toady's most important technologies. And, since this was not funded with tax dollars in the first place, relax and enjoy your bubbles!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6117Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:36:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6117Rob Carr, Pittsburgh, PABut money spent studying "fizz" could be used to improve chemical engineering processes that involve bubble formation as part of the reaction process. If bubbling changes the taste, then it changes the diffusion properties and the way the chemicals mix and react.http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6173Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:31:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6173EdYou miss the point.  It is our understanding of fundamental processes that allow us to build better roads and vaccines.  Without this type of research we will maintain the status quo for a long time.  Businesses typically invest in research that will show a return in 5 to 15 years.  For more fundamental research the payoff may be several decades.  A balance needs to exist.  Characterizing this as research into "fizz" is akin to characterizing Einstein's 1905 work on statistical mechanics as the study of "dust."  It is attitudes like this that are the result of the poor education system.http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6422Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:01:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6422Mike BI wounder how drunk they got doing this? Sign me up!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#6856Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:29:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:6856Kevin C IlI think the bubbles have gotten to all of your heads. HA HA. http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/10/05/5861.aspx#1488223Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:08:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1488223Jarrod SchiffbauerThe physics of bubble nucleation also underlies other important physics, and in many respects is very general. The benefit of scientific research is not always direct and obvious. For instance, a scientist reading this article with his morning coffee might get a bright idea that could help out in another field, that to the layperson (which I assume most commentators here are) wouldn't have the background to understand. That's the true value; intellectual cross-polination. For instance, bubble physics could help someone come up with a way to prevent disease, or maybe inspire an idea for more efficient chemical processing, etc. Learn something about science before you take the time to criticize!