Not Just Cool - It's A Gas

Not just cool – it’s a gas by the European Space Agency (ESA)  September 12, 2014.

Scientists are trying out using a new gas technology for steering satellites. There are many positives that are being pointed out, with the new technology, introduced by a new Dutch start-up. 

On Earth, it is now fighting fires without harming the environment – and business insiders say it could be revolutionary. 

"Supported by ESA, a Dutch start-up company is applying this space-age ‘cool-gas generator’ to fighting fires in sensitive locations, like data centres, libraries and petrochemical plants.  "

Using the newly developed "Exxfire" products, are proving to be valuable, ecologically viable and will possibly open up new possibility for those in space, as well as on the ground.

Unlike most of my readers, when I saw this quirky title from the European Space Agency, all I could think of was, The Fifth Dimension, and music from the 1960's. 

Mad Magazine - It's a Gas by Casey Killingsworth on YouTube

Yes, I do have some jokes. The seriousness of climate change, the lost of habitat, and species on our Earth is a serious matter. The Industrial Ruling Class (Trudell), have taken it to the next level. Ocean acidification, plastic pollution, oil spills, train wrecks, droughts, and storms are serious. Help me to remember to laugh, and find humor, in even the worst case scenario. , 

Exxfire

 Exxfire’s cool-gas generator stores the gas in solid form in an pressurized cylinder.  

NASA Spots "Puff the Magic Dragon" Cruising through Space

(link) NASA - Spitzer - Puff the Magic Dragon

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has satellites way out in space. This "glimpse" of a dark cosmic cloud of what can be described as a "dragon" is spotted by the satellite Spitzer. The camera is capturing a snapshot of the formation and birth of a nebula, before major star formation. This dark cloud, M17SWex  - a Bright Star-Forming Nebula continues to be a mystery.

How big is this 'dragon'? From "tail" to "snout" M17SWex stretches 160 light years. Is this something that scientists have just discovered? No. This ultra-right nebula was actually first discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier in the Summer of 1764. For astronomy buffs, this is known as the Omega or Swan Nebula.

JPL Scientist think that this cosmic phenomenon is an early stage of development, is the lack of O stars. O stars are the bluest, hottest and biggest of new stars. O stars are rare in the cosmos. There is a giant bubble in the area of the Dragon's Eye, that could be O stars. O stars are hotter than the Sun, and the nebula of these stars, is around a million years old.

From reading this blog post, it is obvious I am not an expert of Astronomy. As a geology student, we have learned to include the Earth's Core beneath us to the furthest reaches of Space as systems that have affected our universal development, and systems we need to consider when thinking about our part in Evolution/Creation.

Today, I intend to put a smile on your face, and perhaps some young person (under 100 is young) will be interested and join in the solving and observation of mysteries that surround us.

Thank you for all you do for the enhancement of our Environment. Thank you for your public service. Thank you for every "one thing" you do to make a difference.

"To Infinity, and Beyond" Buzz Lightyear - Toy Story