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Space Jackets Down to Earth

Roland Piquepaille writes "Several technologies used to design the space suits protecting astronauts are now being adapted to protect workers facing extremely hot and dangerous conditions. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), these 'space-cooled' jackets are using three different technologies: special 3D-textile structure, cooling apparatus derived from astronauts' suits, and a special water-binding polymer acting as a coating. Even if these protective clothes are primarily intended for firefighters or steel workers, several applications are possible, such as in sportswear or in cars as parts of air conditioning systems. Read more for additional details and pictures."

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  1. Re:what a surprise by OverlordQ · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well atleast it wasn't **BADGERS-BADGERS or w/e his name was.

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  2. Forget the clothes... by slashname3 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I want some Space Sticks. You remember them from when you were a kid? Chocolate and peanut butter flavors. Mmmmmmm!

  3. Re:what a surprise by hunterx11 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Roland Piquepaille no longer links to his blog, however, but directly to the stories. What exactly is the problem now?

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  4. Re:what a surprise by biocute · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The problem is he still does, except he's using a ZDNet blog as a smoke screen, and in that blog, it invites readers to visit his primidi site.

  5. Re:Some obvious suggestions by lheal · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    It is I Lord Havoxx, your only true servent.

    While I appreciate your loyalty, nameless one, it's "Havoxx, Lord of the Elements", never "Lord Havoxx". Let's watch that.

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  6. Re:AW alert. by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "Yes this is a troll. But Roland is an attention whore. It's worth the karma burn."

    When you clicked on the story to get to the comments section, Slashdot served up at an ad. When you clicked on reply, you had Slashdot serve up yet another ad. The karma you (b)earned gave Slashdot a good reason to continue posting 'his' stories. In your position, I'd re-evaluate whether it was worth it or not.

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