NIST scientists reviewed the recent film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel *Project Hail Mary*, noting that the story emphasizes the importance of precise measurement in space missions. A key plot point involves a sample size error that causes an explosion, underscoring how small measurement mistakes can have fatal consequences. The film also features a government‑issued jar labeled “Peanut Butter,” which the reviewers identified as a reference to NIST’s standard reference material. Commenters praised the plausibility of scientific details, such as the use of scanning electron microscopes, glove boxes, and centrifuge balance. They also noted the appearance of an unbalanced centrifuge, a potential laboratory hazard, and referenced NIST’s own high‑pressure diamond anvil cell technology.
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