The Solar System is protected by a helium and hydrogen bubble from cosmic radiation. Although scientists were previously aware of the existence of the heliosphere (the name for this bubble), they only recently discovered (or hypothesized depending on how you read the article ) the bubble-like nature of the heliosphere, protecting our solar system on its journey through the universe. The heliosphere is one of the many elements that allows our planet to sustain life in s safe and nourishing environment, and our knowledge of how it works is very recent and constantly being updated. Some might say the existence of the heliosphere is evidence of a divine purpose. It could also be extraordinarily lucky, a statistical anomaly that among all the stars in the universe was bound to happen somewhere. Or it could be a typical characteristic of a solar system, something which just happens to coincide with sustainability of life, like heat and light. Either way it is damn neat. It is amazing th
The personal thoughts of Justin Kelsey, a father, husband, friend, philosopher, and peacemaker living on the same planet as you, for now. This blog is inspired by many, and aspires to honor two sentiments of playwright Bertolt Brecht: recognition that these are all just "Words, on a planet that is no longer in the center..." and that "It takes courage to say that the good were defeated not because they were good, but because they were weak."