The team behind Nasa’s Osiris-REx mission is struggling to open fully the container holding the bulk of the sample from asteroid Bennu. Since the 4.5 billion year-old sample landed in the Utah desert earlier this month, scientists have already managed to collect 70.3 grams of rocks and dust lying on the outside of the container, …
They should try pouring hot water on the lid and then twist it with a tea towel.
If that doesn’t work, try whacking the edges with a heavy handled butter knife
If it didn’t work, they should flip it and hit the lid against the floor or a counter. Works everytime.