Fans of perpetual motion will be disappointed to learn that even the work of genius is no match for museum lighting.
Yes, a demonstration of working perpetual motion machine, harnessing the earth's magnetic field has been "CANCELLED" due to a minor technical hitch.
It seems that the serious eggheads behind the comically named Orbo —having out-thought all other physicists— haven't calculated the impact of room illumination.
Had they spent less time in the Lab, and dedicated a little downtime in amateur dramatics, or maybe in a Blues Brothers tribute band, they'd already know that them lamps can make you sweat!
Try Halogen next time!
(Only joking, I'm sure the chaps behind Steorn are actually just pranksters building up a stunt to promote their new show: possibly showing at the Assembly Rooms during the Edinburgh festival. Oh you rascals!)
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