In this clip from the OU/BBC programme Science Shack, Adam Hart-Davis and his team attempt to build a huge man-carrying balloon—made entirely out of just paper.
Even though they used paper, the team had to apply serious design and engineering principles. The construction of the balloon required the intricate assembly of many small pieces of paper. This caused considerable issues and problems during construction—was this a challenge too far for the team?
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