The Natural Environment Research Council occupy conducted a poll to befriend decide the name of its fresh £200m polar research vessel and the winning name is – RRS Boaty McBoatface – receiving 124109 votes. Four times more than RRS Poppy-Mai,which came in second place. The final naming decision lies with Duncan Wingham, chief executive of the NERC, and who faces a tough dilemma,between the credibility of his organisation and the overwhelming burden of public opinionContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com