Firefighting ATV can Operate in Hash Environment

Yanko displayed an ATV design by Liam Ferguson that can carry remotely-operated water cannons and a two-person crew into the heart of a raging blaze, and emerge unscathed. Firefighters currently rely on utility vehicles for hot-spots. These vehicles work well in a pinch for navigating rough terrain, but it cannot survive a burn-over when flames suddenly sweep over the area. The proposed Amatoya vehicle uses aerogel laminated insulation and a temperature-controlled spray down system which draws on an auxiliary water tank. Amatoya can also hold 1,800 liters of water supply, as well as the 400-liter auxiliary water tank.

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www.popsci.com/technology

Earth's Oceans Extraterrestrial Material?

Scientists suggests that water was not part of Earth's initial inventory but stems from the turbulence caused in the outer Solar System by giant planets.

Reference:
Volatile accretion history of the terrestrial planets and dynamic implications. Francis Albarede. Nature. 29. October 2009.

NASA to Reveal Scientific Findings About the Moon

Lunar observations from three spacecraft: Deep Impact aka EPOXI, Cassini and Chandrayaan-1 indicates that there is the presence of water and other minerals on the Moon.

Reference: Spaceref