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Weather in the Solar System from 2023-12-12T00:00

Temperatures on Earth are mild compared to other locations in our solar system.

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Measuring Wheel Slippage from 2022-03-04T00:00

Researchers at the FAA are using state of the art equipment to measure and record friction, traction, and wheel slippage under various runway conditions.

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3D Microbiology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If humans are destined for deep space, we need to understand how living in space affects health.

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Sample Return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A proposed micro lander could grab ice from the surface of an icy moon, like Europa, turn it into propellant for ascent, and bring a sample back home.

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Space Mugs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking a drink in space, where microgravity affects the way fluids behave, is a complicated task. But thanks to research conducted on the International Space Station, a new cup may replace sealed d...

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Espresso in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may see 16 sunrises per day, but, they haven’t been able to wake up and smell the coffee – until now.

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Rock Climbing Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's built a robot that can climb rock walls. Someday, it may help astronauts climb on asteroids

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NASA Finds Itself Inside Your Video Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA satellite data makes video games more realistic than ever

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Hyperspectral Imaging from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's expertise on spectral imaging comes from long years of practice, making scientific sensors for space probes ever smaller, and more powerful

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Printing with Concrete from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working on a system that would 3D print a habitat, a road, storage units – whatever astronauts might need to live and work on the Moon or Mars.

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Compression Garments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today a commercially developed re-usable compression garment is a NASA tech transfer that saves new mothers all around the world.

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Chomping at Exploration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A radical design for sampling comets and small asteroids, and bringing those samples back splits the navigation and sampling tasks rather than relying on one complex vehicle.

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Green Plastic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a renewable plastic made from pine needles.

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Sailing on the Solar Wind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from Marshall Space Flight Center has proposed an idea that would take us to the edge of our solar system - in record time!

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AI Music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the sounds in video games to the scores for films, much of the music we hear today has actually been composed by a computer.

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Fruit Fly Astronaut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The tiniest passengers traveling to the International Space Station have a big job- as stunt doubles for space travelers

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Live 3-D Ultrasound From Inside a Beating Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heart specialists could soon be watching their work live, in 3-D, from the INSIDE

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Sailboat Racing Computer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Integrating cameras, computers, and trimmers takes the guesswork out of getting sails set up correctly

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Stretching Aeronautics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using current knowledge and projecting into the future, there are teams at NASA Langley designing what is possible every day.

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Astronaut Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pillsbury developed a system for taking control of the entire manufacturing process for space food, ensuring food safety for the Apollo astronauts.

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A New Mission for Spitzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of NASA’s four Great Space Observatories gets a new lease on life after retirement, hunting for exoplanets.

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Forecasts that Save Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA software can process an image of the entire United States in less than 2 minutes – delivering almost instant forecasts and giving people worldwide precious time to prepare for hazardous condit...

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Animal Algorithms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s effort to learn about the stars has ended up with scientists learning more about some animals right here on Earth.

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Automated Eye Tests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of NASA’s top 100 innovations for the year is focused on the eyes.

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Making Martian Clouds on Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding out how Martian clouds are formed, by making your own, here on Earth

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Wanted: Radios That Dissolve into VAPR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's the ultimate in planned obsolescence: electronics that bio-degrade on command

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A Brighter Choice for Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA helped test materials for emergency exit signs that illuminate without the need for electricity, maintenance, or a power connection

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Astronomical Algorithms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Computers actually learn from large data sets to find patterns and make predictions about a star’s properties.

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Weather on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instruments on Mars provide a detailed view of what’s going on on the planet as the seasons change.

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Leaf Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Small sensors have been designed that can be fastened securely onto a leaf, providing clues to a plant’s water content.

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Cosmic Fingerprints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hubble’s imaging instruments will help astronomers determine the cosmic fingerprints of the unexplored territory the Voyager spacecraft will pass through.

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Biological Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microscopic, bio-robots, made by 3-D printers, take their first baby steps in the lab.

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A Panorama of Andromeda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the largest Hubble Space Telescope image ever assembled and the subject of the picture – Andromeda – a mere 2.5 million light years away!

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Robotics for Space Adapted to Combat Breast Cancer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robot arms from the shuttle and space station are the basis for a new way to combat breast cancer

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Searching for Cures on the ISS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA suggests a new way of looking at Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases that's out of this world

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Cooler Car Air Conditioning in a Can from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA technology helps restore cooling in your vehicle's air conditioning system

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Engineering on Demand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As many of us were preparing to welcome in the New Year, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx was breaking a space exploration record.

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A Shampoo Away from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New tools built by engineers could bring help for the millions who suffer from major neurological diseases.

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Detecting Heartbeats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although radar is unable to search through water, FINDER is useful for detecting heartbeats through rooftops, helping rescue workers quickly identify people who need help.

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Spin Tunnel Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The spin tunnel at NASA Langley was built to study aircraft stall and spin characteristics with the aim of preventing deadly tailspin accidents.

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X-Ray Vision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT does it again, this time, with a camera that can use light like an x-ray.

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Electrical Signals for Your Feet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A subtle tingle to the sole may be just what the doctor ordered to keep seniors on their feet.

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Where to Put ALL That Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When your mission is to study everything about the Universe, you are going to be collecting LOTS of data. But where does it all go?

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From Deep Space to Deep in the Heart of Texas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A unique solar panel design goes from powering distant probes, to powering utilities in the Southwest U.S

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The Rebar Doctors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA,the State of Florida and Surtreat created a liquid treatment for concrete that stops rebar erosion

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Telling Time on Saturn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Exactly how long is a day on Saturn? The answer, it turns out, was hidden in the rings.

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The Breaking Point from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It was the largest ever controlled test-to-failure for a NASA rocket tank.

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A Relentless Cold Front from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you think winter had a relentless hold on Earth, you should see the cold front that surprised astronomers in a galaxy millions of light-years away.

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Geometric Properties of Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stellar Echo Imaging could give astronomers detailed information about Exoplanets – those Earth like planets revolving around distant stars.

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Flash Charging from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if you could charge your cell phone and other electronics in less than a minute?

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A Smelly Solution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The answer to neutralizing a really smelly situation could be as simple as creating a white smell machine.

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The Largest Droplet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a big future, in the production of tiny droplets of water. We'll condense it all down for you, next

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Wireless Sensors Pinpoint Vibration Troubles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a new way to see what's happening inside a helicopter or car's transmission

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The Navy's Robot Firefighters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The U.S. Navy is building a firefighting robot that could be as capable as a human, without the risk of lost life.

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No Snow on the Tarmac from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is testing a material that could end the need to shovel snow on the tarmac.

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Cryogens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is looking for a way to achieve cryogenic temperatures in deep space, but with current technology, we can’t get things cold enough in space.

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Escape Routes to Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using technology similar to what NASA used on the Apollo 15 mission, LIDAR could be used to create maps that would help firefighters find the easiest path to safety.

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Glass Houses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the development of transparent wood, this Maryland team has indeed found a way to raise the glass ceiling.

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A Foot Up on Glaucoma Detection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nearly 3 million Americans have glaucoma. Currently there’s no cure for this degenerative disease, but a new tool could help doctors diagnose the condition before it becomes more difficult to treat.

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A Hubble Telescope for the Eyes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Revolutionary treatment for eye disease, inspired by the Hubble Telescope.

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Rocket Crush Test from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA Engineers are designing advanced rocket stages by crushing them

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Speech Recognition Interfaces Improve Flight Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Talking back to your GPS... it's the way of the future in airplane instrumentation

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Lifeshears Cut Through Emergencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A debris cutter used to free accident victims uses the same power source that separates rocket boosters from the space shuttle.

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Micro Landers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

ExoTerra Resource has a cost-effective idea for sample return that taps into existing technologies.

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Precise Radio Navigation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Precise radio navigation, using radio frequencies to determine position, is vital to the success of deep space exploration missions.

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Self-Driving Tractors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Farmers have been using self-driving technology for over a decade – in part due to collaboration between NASA and John Deere.

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Big Data Techniques from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA recently renewed a research partnership with the National Cancer Institute, extending the development of data science to support cancer research.

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Preparing for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From understanding how the human body reacts to long-term spaceflight to testing critical systems for Mars missions, the International Space Station is our stepping stone to deep-space exploration.

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LCD from the Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists use the designs and processes seen in nature to help solve human problems. But how can a squid make better televisions?

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Revealing Earth To All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For 42 years, we've relied on NASA's Landsat program to uncover Earth's mysteries and Landsat 8 continues the mission

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NASA-Derived Detectors Ensure Safer Wiring from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA-derived innovation makes the skies safer by saving time to test wiring in aircraft

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More Power To You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The space probe MESSENGER is using advanced power electronics as it orbits the planet Mercury

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Fairest of Them All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For decades, Alion Science and Technology Corporation, has produced the coatings used on NASA spacecraft that protect against the harsh environment of space.

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Seismic Signals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These faint seismic signals detected by the Seismic Experiment for Interior Structures instrument appears to have indeed come from inside Mars.

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Dinosaur Tracks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As scientists study the Goddard fossil using high today’s high-tech equipment, they are piecing together a picture of how animals interacted more than 100 million years ago.

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Pesky Particles on the ISS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Floating dust is a problem for astronauts living on the International Space Station, especially in and around cargo bays when supplies are opened.

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Fingerprint DNA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding a fingerprint match means sifting through huge databases – and that takes time. But what if you could rule out many of the suspects before you started looking for a match?

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Wings that Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Notice the upturned wings on your plane? They don’t just look cool. These wings have a job to do.

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Tiny Eyes in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pair of tiny eyes sees a big future for NASA's latest Cubesats, IPEX and M-CUBED

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NASA's Danger Twins Uncover New Surprise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Five and a half decades after first being discovered, the Van Allen Belts continue to surprise us

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Atomic Innovation for Artwork from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Atomic oxygen, a corrosive space gas, breathes new life into artwork on Earth

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Electrostatic Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Their vision is to enable robotic exploration of these asteroid bodies or comets using energy from electrostatic charges.

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Power for the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kilopower is a nuclear technology being developed at NASA in collaboration with the Department of Energy.

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Full Color Cameras from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Mars 2020 mission will have a record number of cameras onboard so scientists on Earth will be able to study Mars in vivid detail.

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Rotorcraft Innovations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s not every day you see a black and white polka-dot helicopter hanging in the air. But then, not every day is a crash test at NASA Langley!

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Thirsty Walls in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Filtering air inside a spacecraft is an absolute necessity. So NASA is underway with a NIAC study to modify submarine technology for inflatable vehicles in space.

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Building Spacecraft in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, but SpiderFab could radically change the way we build and deploy spacecraft.

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Repair a Broken Heart, with Glue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors develop a new way to repair heart damage, using a flexible instant glue

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Health Drinks Made with NASA Know-How from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA know-how makes its way into beverages

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End of the Wire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Induction charging technology makes its way to your home and garage

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Atmospheric Turbulence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Noctilucent clouds are a unique atmospheric phenomenon that can help scientists understand the flow of energy in the atmosphere.

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Spacy Sentiments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For an out of this world Valentine, don’t head to the store. You might find just the card you’re looking for at NASA.

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Inside a Glacier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are using what they know about the miniaturization of electronics for CubeSats to create robotic probes that can map the inside of glaciers.

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Direct Fusion Drive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using a Direct Fusion Drive to deliver both an obriter and a lander to Pluto has some distinct advantages.

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Asteroid Hoppers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Comets, asteroids, and hedgehogs? These spiky little robots are a perfect fit for low-gravity exploration. Hear from the experts why they think these will work.

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CAT Measures Haze from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Groundbreaking technology could help us track smoke-filled skies and issue critical health warnings – all from the International Space Station.

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Clay on Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As if we needed any more reasons to be interested in Europa: this fascinating Jovian moon has a new feature to tantalize scientists

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The Power of Solar Electricity, Magnified from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A silicon chip that outshines most solar panels shows the power of solar electricity magnified

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Robo-Glove from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robotic gloves from NASA research and GM could auto workers a hand at the factory!

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Plant Pillows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Techshot reached out to the plastic experts at Tupperware to develop an alternative to the plant pillow currently used for watering on the space station.

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Chocolate in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is one human pleasure that has been with the astronauts since the dawn of the space age... Chocolate!

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Beyond the Plasmasphere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists can shift the frequencies of electric and magnetic fields to the audible range, and we can actually listen to the eerie sounds of space.

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A Cloud of Germs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Individuals could actually be identified by the residual microbial signatures they leave behind.

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Inflatable Habitats Make It to Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lighter than their rigid-structure counterparts, and therefore less expensive to launch; quieter than the aluminum walls of other modules; the fabric of inflatable modules may even be more resistan...

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Harmonic Solar Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Buddhist singing bowls provide the inspiration for highly efficient solar cells.

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New Legs for Space Station Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One member of the International Space Station crew is getting something it never had before: a new pair of legs

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From Up in the Sky - To Inside an MRI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new superconducting wire could revolutionize air travel AND health care

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What Airplane Designers and Chefs Have in Common from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Choosing the best ingredients for their creation is just as important to aerospace designers as it is chefs

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From Art to Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Made up of a tangle of rods and motors, NASA researchers can’t wait to find out what happens when this shape-shifting robot is rolled out.

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Mimicking Human Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using flexible plastic tissue chips, scientists can make observations over the course of a few weeks in microgravity that would have taken months or years to happen on Earth.

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An Inside Look at Mission Control from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Behind every great space mission is a great flight control team.

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Taking a Chomp out of Disease from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chewing stimulates the production of Th17 cells in the mouth, which can protect the body against disease.

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Methane Detectors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When methane plumes were discovered on Mars in 2003, researchers found a way to detect methane on the surface – and now that same technology is being used right here on Earth.

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E Ink for Your Feet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

E Ink has revolutionized e-readers, but it may soon change what we wear.

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Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new satellite will take the most precise measurements yet of carbon dioxide around the globe

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Reading the Social Soundtrack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The old advertising adage to listen to your customer just got a high tech boost

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A Fire-Fighting Nozzle with the Power of a Rocket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA nozzle design for rockets has led to more effective fire fighting

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Art Is Everywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To make materials better, sometimes you have to start with a failure. And if you look hard enough, you can see art in the science.

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Twin Sister of Apollo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With NASA’s goal of sending humans to Mars, Artemis is the first step to the next era of exploration.

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Measuring Sunlight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using both ultraviolet and visible light, TEMPO will monitor the air across North America... from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

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Better than Plastic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This milk-based plastic still has clear advantages over petroleum-based products and could be on the market as little as three years.

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Tackling Infectious Disease with Bats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In spite of being hosts for a multitude of different viruses, bats don’t display any signs of the resulting diseases. What is it that keeps these creatures of the night so healthy?

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Hubble and a Galaxy Far, Far Away from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although they may seem like “old technology” by today’s standards, Hubble and Spitzer have done it again – this time giving scientists a glimpse into the birth of new stars – the heavenly kind.

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Imaging Exoplanets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

9,000 feet up in the Chilean Andes, the eye of a new telescope can now directly see planets orbiting around distant stars

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Bug Technology Comes of Age from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists get a bug's-eye view of Deep Space, with a new kind of heat sensor

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Inflatable Safety Belts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new class of seatbelts will keep passengers safer and more comfortable

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Back in Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 is back in business.

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Crystal Clear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is growing crystal gardens on the International Space Station to learn about self-organizing chemical reactions in space.

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Pieces of Our Solar System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It may be a challenge to get to a glacier in Antarctica, but each year since 1976, NASA has sent teams to the ice plateaus to search for little pieces of our solar system.

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Winning the War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The mandate of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics to find practical solutions to the problems of flight assumed even more importance during World War II.

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Cyberforests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to a new computer simulation, a process that normally takes decades can happen in just a few weeks.

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Colorful Heart Monitor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patches to quit smoking; patches for pain; and now a patch that changes color when your heart health is at risk.

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Operation IceBridge's Enormous Discovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You might think that every large body of water on Earth has been explored. Well, you'd be wrong

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Lightweight Trauma Module from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA helps shrink an entire trauma center into a briefcase, for saving lives anywhere on the planet - or above it

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Biofeedback Monitors Track Fitness and Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sportswear coming to market can measure your body's performance and relay it in real-time to a laptop, or even your smartphone

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The Toughest Twins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They may be the toughest twins in space, and now the Van Allen probes are about to move into the final phase of their mission.

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Enabling the Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The payoff for human exploration is the science.

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Tupperware Goes to Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For decades, Tupperware has been synonymous with keeping food fresh. Now the experts at Tupperware are bringing innovative design and their knowledge of plastics to NASA's Veggie project.

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From the Tops of Tall Buildings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From a rocket fuel tank to the tops of tall buildings, this NASA technology transfer literally stops shaking in its tracks.

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The Next Rembrandt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eighteen months and 148 billion pixels later, a computer has painted a Rembrandt.

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Earthquakes in 3D from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are now putting their eyes in the sky to good use when an earthquake happens.

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Bacteria in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A series of experiments on the International Space Station will teach us more about how to fight off infections here on Earth

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NASA's Green Anti-Icing Formulas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA innovation for aircraft is also keeping trains going, by preventing ice buildup on the tracks

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World Wind Tools Reveal Environmental Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA open source software that started as a software visualization tool for presenting satellite climate data has evolved into so much more

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Navigating in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In deep space, timekeeping is vital to navigation, but no regular clock will do.

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Habitats from Fungi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is exploring technologies that could grow structures made from fungi to become our future homes in the stars.

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An Integrated Approach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine being able to tell how hot a vehicle is getting, how fast it's moving, or how it's going to touch down before a spacecraft ever flies.

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Raindrops in 3D from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now scientists will be able to see how water droplets vary in size on a global scale and use that information to improve rainfall or snowfall estimates.

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Bee Vision for Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once again researchers turn to the natural world, and they’ve discovered something that has them buzzing.

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Hubble Math Tracks Rare Animals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s effort to learn about the stars has ended up with scientists learning more about animals right here on Earth and they’re using math created for the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Exploration Flight Test-1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the drawing boards to the launch pad, the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 paves the way back to space for the United States

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Catching a Gravity Wave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We may soon able to see gravity, with a new detector

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Crab-like Robot to Remove Stomach Cancer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers in Singapore are developing a robot to aid in cancer removal surgery that's inspired by a crab dish

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InSitu Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What makes this hopper special is its ability to use in-situ propellant.

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Explorers Wanted from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As NASA prepares to once again launch American astronauts on American rockets from American soil, the agency is looking for the next class of Artemis Generation Explorers.

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Sniffing Out Trouble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Robotic External Leak Locator provides directionally sensitive measurements of the amount and kinds of gases present outside the station.

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From Hawaii to Australia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From Hawaii to Australia, NASA scientists will map entire coral reefs using airborne instruments five miles overhead, without ever having to go into the water.

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UV Toilet Takes to the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

And the winner is . . . Boeing’s UV toilet that takes to the air.

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Special Effect Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hollywood takes to the air with special permission from the FAA and the result will be breathtaking special effects.

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Smart Contact Lenses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have developed thin, flexible micro-electronics for medical uses. Before you know it you may end up with a computer in your contacts!

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The Hardest Working Mineral from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mineral with the most impressive resume ever just got a new job

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Safe Pressure Coupling Makes the Connection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Working in the oil industry is safer thanks to NASA enhancements to pressure hoses

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Making Safer Designs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s ultimate goal for crash tests is to make quicker, quieter, and safer helicopter designs.

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Frozen on Return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

None of these samples have ever been exposed to Earth’s atmosphere.

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Changes in Light Pollution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New software on a NASA-NOAA satellite allows researchers to make night light images clearer, more accurate, and more readily available.

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Keeping You Up at Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone has a slightly different circadian rhythm, the body’s biological clock that tells us when to sleep and when to wake. Unfortunately, light at night throws our circadian rhythm out of whack.

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Facebook Photos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pictures play an important role in Facebook posts. But unless the person who uploads the picture takes time to manually add a caption, visually impaired users miss out on these updates from friend...

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A Marathon on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marathons may be an everyday occurrence on Earth, but after more than 11 years, Opportunity has broken a distance record on Mars.

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NEO-WISE Returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A successful space probe comes out of retirement and starts a second career, hunting for Earth-grazing asteroids with a cold stare.

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Snail Teeth, Solar Cells and Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are studying nano-scale crystals found in snail's teeth to learn how to improve solar cells and batteries.

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From Spaceships to Barbeque Pits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A thin,ceramic-based coating, designed for protecting spacecraft makes its way to your oven

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Research that Began in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This cancer treatment research that began in space may soon have life-saving benefits on Earth.

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Grasp Assist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many of the technologies developed for Robonaut are being adapted for use on Earth.

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In a Flash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first lightning detector in a geostationary orbit continually looks for lightning flashes in the Western Hemisphere, helping forecasters alert the public to dangerous weather.

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Practical Solutions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aeronautics was about to move from a scientific discipline to an engineering field that would make the airplane much more than a useless oddity.

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The Computer Wore a Skirt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

She counted everything; and NASA counted on her. And now NASA Langley is dedicating a new computer research facility after this remarkable woman, Katherine G. Johnson.

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Eyeglasses for Hubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bringing us stunning images of distant galaxies, Hubble has become our eyes on the universe. And Ball Aerospace helped make that vision clear.

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Safer, Greener Rocket Fuel Passes Tests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A long awaited improved thruster fuel has passed its tests and is go for launch into space!

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Sky-Scraper Buildings that Scrape Pollution Out of the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine a city skyscraper that also filters pollution out of the air, turning it into bio-fuel.

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Tooling Techniques Enhance Medical Imaging from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When NASA launched a special imager for studying solar flares, they broke new ground in how to look at x-rays from space

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Asthma Busting Air Cleaners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new product on the market borrows technology used on the International Space Station to process indoor air to a much cleaner standard.

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Human Centered Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By anticipating questions before changes are made and evaluating human responses to these changes. FAA researchers are effectively preparing for the future.

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Magnetic Security from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This NIAC team proposes making bricks out of a powder that scatters the sun's radiation rather than absorbing it to keep spacecraft cold in space.

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Simulating How Humans Think from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Developed as a joint project between NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, AUDREY, or the Assistant for Understanding Data through Reasoning, Extraction, an...

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Robotarium from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine a room where robots are running around while researchers are controlling the machines from across the country and beyond. At Georgia Tech, you don’t have to imagine.

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Green Light for Plants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Making NASA’s hottest 100 technologies list, a compact meter could take the stress out of having a green thumb.

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Lighter Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Advanced techniques for fabricating lightweight fuel tanks will help spacecraft go farther than ever before

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Space Trash May Make Radiation Shields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the future, astronauts may crush and heat space trash to turn it into radiation shielding material.

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Cryoscope Gives You a Feel for the Weather from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new internet gadget gives you a feel for tomorrow's weather

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Earth Like Exoplanets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This interstellar lidar system has the potential to give astronomers detailed information about Exoplanets, those Earth like planets revolving around distant stars.

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Seuss in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of one of our favorite American authors, we bring you this special Innovation Now because there really is no place like space!

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Scattering Radiation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This NIAC team proposes making bricks out of a powder that scatters the sun's radiation rather than absorbing it to keep spacecraft cold in space.

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Fifty Thousand and Counting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fifty thousand orbits and counting. The most data-producing spacecraft at Mars continues to compile sharp, global coverage of the Red Planet.

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Pumping Hope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Mark Rodefeld, a pediatric surgeon at Indiana University, has spent decades fixing broken hearts. And his research led him to a team of engineers at NASA.

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Hubble Searches for Goldilocks Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a giant planet, bigger than Jupiter, orbiting a star, light-years away. So how can we tell if it has water? The Hubble Space Telescope can help scientists find the answer.

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Space Trash Radiation Shields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the future, astronauts may turn trash into treasure aboard their spacecraft

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Foiling Forgeries with Fluorescence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can you tell legitimate alloys from imitations? A NASA scanner can help.

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Weather Forecasting Goes Beyond Hot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have developed a more accurate way to predict space weather which can lead to earlier warnings for communications blackouts.

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Ride Along with Curiosity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By following the path of the Curiosity rover, Access Mars users can view the actual dunes and valleys explored by the spacecraft as they wander through the lonely red desert of Mars.

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Fresh Baked Cookies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station recently baked the first chocolate chip cookies in space.

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Mars Unseen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The InSight Lander could help us answer deep questions about Mars.

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Software for All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking for a specific software code? You may just find what you’re looking for at software dot nasa dot gov.

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Non-Addictive Pain Relief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For centuries opiates have brought relief to people in severe pain. But the relief came with consequences. Now researchers are engineering an alternative to morphine.

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From Concept to Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether it’s high speed atmospheric flight or end-to-end space transportation systems, NASA has teams that are looking at innovative solutions that will take us where we want to go.

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NASA's 3D Printed Rocket Part from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's using 3D printing techniques to create a working rocket engine part

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RASSOR the Lunar Mining Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers at the Kennedy Space Center are developing a robot that can dig up hidden water ice on the moon.

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Flying at the Speed of Trees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team of scientists are trying to teach future robotic aircraft just how fast they should fly!

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Farewell Opportunity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s record setting rover mission on Mars has come to an end.

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Returning Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronaut Christina Koch returned home after spending 328 days aboard the International Space Station. Now Koch will need to readjust to life on Earth.

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Tangible Map of the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using various wavelengths of light, a NASA team was able to create the first high resolution map of a nebula in 3D.

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Predicting Lightning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Detecting and predicting lightning just got a lot easier.

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Aurorasaurus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Few sights are as impressive as the ghostly colors of the auroras. And now NASA is looking at citizen scientists to accurately track auroras in real time.

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Built to Service from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The history of the universe is written in starlight and the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded much of that history.

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An Easy Way to Get NASA Tech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new website makes the process for licensing NASA technologies easier than ever

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What's in Your Drink May Make it Smarter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

High-tech ice cubes could make smart drinks of the future

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New Thermoelectrics are Hot Stuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new recipe for thermoelectric materials helps scientists make power from heat that's normally wasted

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A Fragrant Brew from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts in orbit often miss the comforts of home – from favorite foods to a steaming cup of coffee.

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SLOPE Lab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the place - a lab where researchers design and test wheels for rovers that will one day explore the Moon and Mars.

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Getting Up After a Fall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While trying to solve the problem of overturned robots, researchers at the University of Illinois have turned to the insect world for some technological inspiration.

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Profiles of Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the early 1990’s, researchers at NASA Langley began using an innovative remote sensing technology known as LIDAR, changing the way they looked at clouds.

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Rocket History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ninety years ago, a small rocket lifted off – and forever changed the way we explore. Learn about Robert Goddard’s impact on rocket engineering.

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A Colorful Solution to Hydrogen Leaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From industry to space, hydrogen is a mainstay chemical, but until now, the difficulty detecting leaks often meant disaster.

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3D Food Printer May Serve Future Astronauts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronaut food just might be the final frontier

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New Supergel Has Strange Biological Properties from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chemists in the Netherlands are working on a supergel that can mimic structures of the body to act as scaffolding for healing wounds

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Protein Innovations Advance Drug Treatments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding details of the Albumin crystal enables researchers to tailor many drug molecules to be safer and more effective

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Sparrow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet SPARROW, the Steam Propelled Autonomous Retrieval Robot for Ocean Worlds.

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Critical for Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever noticed the lighting or markings on an airport runway, or read the signage as you taxi from the terminal? This visual guidance is critical for safety.

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A Complex Mystery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is inviting scientists from across the globe to use large scale data sets to build prediction models for the complex mystery of marine strandings.

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Urban Biomining from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is the best way to replace electronics when you can’t get overnight delivery of a new device?

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A Titan Submarine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s future might include a robotic submarine to the Kraken Sea.

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Put on Your Dancing Shoes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you a dancing machine? You could be – literally and help with traffic safety while you’re at it.

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Larger, Lighter Telescope Mirrors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA discovery leads to products that are helping to build the largest space telescope ever!

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This Snowflake Camera Catches Them in Mid-Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You've tried to catch snowflakes on your tongue - now there's a camera that can grab them in mid-air

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Cafeteria Psychology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Color coding labels lead customers to choose healthier cafeteria foods

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A Mole on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It weighs less than a pair of shoes, uses less power than a Wi-Fi router, and has to dig on another planet.

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Technology Licensing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For NASA, making sure astronauts are healthy while they’re away from home is a top priority. And some of the new technologies developed for space can save lives right here on Earth.

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Our View of the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If your area is a bit too bright to view a meteor shower, you can check an interactive map of accredited “Dark Sky Places” where visitors can go to enjoy the wonders of a starry night.

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White Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The ICE project, the study observes people who actually spend several months at the South Pole, giving scientists clues about how people will behave in deep space.

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An App for Air Quality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monitoring air quality may be as easy as adding a sensor to your phone.

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A Crunchy Solution to Clean Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Don’t toss those empty chip bags; it’s chip wrappers to the rescue when it comes to clean water.

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Taking the 'Search' Out of Search and Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over 30,000 people have been saved using Personal Locator Beam technology and it just got an update

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Robotic Explorers May Usher in Lunar Water Rush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new generation of robotic prospectors is gearing up to explore the Moon... but instead of gold, they're searching for something much more valuable

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Flywheels Put a New Spin on Power Storage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flywheels may be poised to replace batteries in many key power applications on Earth

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A Virtual Runway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This tech transfer lets pilots practice without risking an accident.

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Pegasus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The rocket core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System is complete with all four RS-25 engines in place. But how do you get something that big to its next destination?

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From the West Coast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All of NASA's interplanetary launches have been from Florida – but that is about to change!

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Getting in the Groove from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1960s, NASA Langley engineers began searching for ways to better control aircraft touching down in wet weather. They quickly saw the benefits of their research for public roadway systems a...

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Flowers in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station are ready to take gardening to the next level – and say it with flowers.

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Beat the Rat Race by Exercising at Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Think your job puts you right in the middle of the rat race? Embrace the race with your own human size hamster wheel.

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The Sunjammer Project from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke has inspired the largest space-based sail of its kind

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USB Drive Made of Paper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Disposable, paper USB drives could add multimedia capabilities to everything from tickets to advertising to greeting cards

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Robot Hummingbird from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A challenge from DARPA leads to a tiny aircraft that looks and flies like a hummingbird.

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Weather Report on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a chilly 2 degrees Fahrenheit today, with expected lows near 138 degrees below zero. Now you can get a daily weather report on Mars.

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High Tech Shoes in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new scientific investigation being conducted on the International Space Station is looking at high-tech shoes manufactured in space.

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A Technology to Keep the Lights On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A drone-mounted UV camera system provides a cost-effective way to safely inspect high voltage power grids.

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Rooftop Warnings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Perched on the roof of a tall building in Hampton, Virginia, the newly installed Direct Broadcast System joins a network of only 10 antennas like it in the country.

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Pluto in High Resolution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nine years, three billion miles, and still going strong. New Horizons is using pictures to map its way to Pluto and beyond.

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Light Blocking Nano Paint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New nano-coating is headed to the International Space Station for some extreme testing.

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Locating Flawed Materials by Their Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thermal imaging can reveal flaws that are undetectable by the human eye

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The Hundred-Million-Year Old CD-ROM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Employing new methods to record digital information will lead to data storing that is safe from degradation for up to 100 million years

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Software Framework Connects the Dots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA releases flexible and open source software for organizing and making sense of huge, wide-spread datasets

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Mapping Orbital Debris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Small orbital debris poses a threat to spacecraft. Significant damage to two space shuttle windshields was caused by debris no larger than a fleck of paint.

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Night Vision Goggles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FAA researchers are working on improvements to night vision goggle technology to enhance helicopter safety.

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Jovian Cyclones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Juno has recorded cyclones on Jupiter that are like nothing else in our solar system.

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A Family History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For more than 40 years, researchers at NASA Langley have had their eyes on the atmosphere.

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Starry Nights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People have always looked to the night sky for navigation, to predict the seasons, or for religious celebrations. But is our love of light affecting our view of the stars?

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Turning Art into Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who would have imagined that folding fast food wrappers into cranes would one day lead to designing space-bound vehicles?

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Flexible Solar-Cell Fabrics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Neil Armstrong's footprints on the moon have an unlikely connection to your future local weather forecast

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Buildings That Breathe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Office towers of the future may use metallic skins to control heat, and let the building breathe to stay cool

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Magnetic Soap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Magnetic soap and detergents may clean up our future

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One Step Closer to Launch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is pleased to report the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully passed another series of critical milestones as it continues its march to the launchpad.

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Lucky Peanuts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lucky peanuts are a fixture at every major deep space mission event since 1964.

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Tether Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lagrange points are unique places in space where the dynamic and gravitational forces of two bodies balance. And in the case of Mars moon, Phobos, the L1 point is an ideal location for refining te...

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Navigating by the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pulsing like lighthouse beacons, NASA plans to use neutron stars to navigate through the Solar System.

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Sleep Genius from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sleep can be an elusive thing. But thanks to a NASA tech transfer, insomniacs can rest a little easier.

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Bring the Baseball Game to Me from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Take me out to the ball game --- or in this case, bring the game to me!

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Sample Return Robot Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How far would you go, to win one point five million? Now, can you do it, with a robotic rover?

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A Thousand-Needle Injection that Doesn't Hurt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new way to get an injection that won't hurt a bit!

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Your Plane May Know a Shortcut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your plane may know a shortcut to your next destination, thanks to NASA - originated software

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A Visual Species from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Creating virtual landscapes is one of the applications that could be used by scientists to change the way NASA does science.

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Space Technology on the Open Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Groundbreaking technology created to explore space can even be used to float a boat.

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Without the Side Effects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although opiate drugs reduce pain, they come with significant side effects, including motor impairment, respiratory problems, and even more common, the risk of opium-dependency.

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Taking a Habitat for a Spin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

He worked on America’s first space station, Skylab, and now he’s leading a team to create a station for the future.

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Off Road to Anode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From off-road to anode --- a new use for old tires in better performing lithium-ion batteries.

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Brain Powered Messages from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With some high tech assistance, a test subject in India has sent messages to three other people in France, simply by thinking it.

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Smart SPHERES from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phone powered robots could one day take over chores in space

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Lens-less Camera May Reduce Car Crashes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A group at Duke University in North Carolina has developed an infra-red sensor or camera that uses meta-materials to replace the lens

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Small Business Gains Fans with NASA Tech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Small Tennessee company is using NASA technology to build better fans to ventilate tunnels

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Safety in the Skies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instead of waiting for updates with no information about flights on the ground, air traffic managers now have access to fast updates for every flight thanks to Sherlock.

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SHIVER from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we really want to go somewhere in space, we’ve got to figure out a way to keep our fuels cold long enough.

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Planetary Defense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The house-sized asteroid entered the atmosphere at blazing speed, blowing apart only 14 miles above the ground, creating a shock wave that injured hundreds of people.

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Space Weather Warning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A space weather warning may help protect astronauts in space.

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Origami Engineering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who would have imagined that folding fast food wrappers into cranes would one day lead to designing space-bound devices?

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Data for Your Ears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The phrase, “Music to my ears,” takes on a whole new meaning as NASA scientists are being trained to listen to their data.

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NASA Tech Transfer Helps Power Industry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just how do American companies bring new products to market with technology transferred from NASA

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Kepler Space Telescope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A probe hunting for planets outside our solar system keeps bringing in a bountiful harvest

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Touch Sensors Everywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology used to find underwater cable damage could be modified to usher in a new generation of touch sensitive products

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Build Your Own Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Would you like to build a rover of your own? JPL has published an open source design that could help you put wheels on the ground.

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On the Way to KSC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s next Mars rover has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for its launch to the Red Planet this July.

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Omics in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new NASA project is developing technology to study “omics” – those fields of microbiology that are important to human health. And 3-D printed instruments are key pieces of the project.

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Mending Bones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heavy plaster or fiberglass casts can’t be temporarily removed, can’t get wet, and don’t allow skin underneath to breathe. But a team of Colorado-based entrepreneurs are modeling a new system for b...

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Volcanic Bones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Medical researchers are experimenting with biodegradable bone replacements – and the main ingredient: volcanic ash!

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Water, Please from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Too much water; too little water. What if your plants could send you a text message when they need to be watered?

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Woven Thermal Protective Systems from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is creating future heat shields with the help of a very old technology

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A Dirty Story about Hydrophobic Coatings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A breakthrough nanoscale coating could save you some trips to the drycleaners!

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Tough Textiles Protect More Than Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lessons-learned from making airbags bound for Mars are helping keep things safe closer to home.

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Making a Difference from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers and scientists. Technicians and astronauts. Women at NASA are shaping how we explore our home and the universe.

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The New Recruits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They represent the best of America and are the first class of Artemis astronauts.

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Dinosaur Age Meets the Space Age from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The dinosaur age meets the space age when dinosaur tracks are discovered at a NASA Center.

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CERES from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at NASA Langley have been working for decades to understand the critical balance of Earth’s energy budget.

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In Living Color from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many NASA cameras record images in black and white. So what does it take to produce those pictures in living color?

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A New Nicotine Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new nicotine vaccine may succeed where others have failed.

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The V2 Space Suit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Evolving space suit designs look nothing like what you're used to - but they might keep you healthier in space, as well as on Earth!

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Warm-White LED Lights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Light Emitting Diode, or L.E.D., is fifty years old now. But it's still learning new tricks!

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The First 1800 Years are the Hardest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By digitizing the collection into a NASA-derived open source data standard, researchers worldwide can future-proof their archives.

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Photons of Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By timing how long it takes individual photons to leave the satellite, reflect off the surface, and return to the receiver telescope on the satellite, NASA can precisely measure surface heights below.

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Fully Charged from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The lithium batteries which power everyday devices can catch fire if overheated or damaged. And on a plane in flight, the fire could be catastrophic.

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The Hottest Ticket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The public is invited to come aboard NASA's first mission to touch the Sun.

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NASA in Your Pocket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next time you snap a picture with your cell phone, you can thank NASA for the technology in your hand.

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Carbon Free Concrete from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An accidental engineering achievement puts us on an environmentally friendly road.

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Be a Disk Detective from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA gets WISE and uses citizen scientists to deal with the flood of data facing them.

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The Regolith Biters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at a radical design for sampling comets and small asteroids, and bringing those samples back

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Robot Tails from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at UC Berkeley study how robots can get better balance and control by having tails like lizards.

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Celebrating Women at NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology drives exploration. But it takes a diverse and creative workforce to make those technologies a reality.

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Joining Forces from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has joined forces with several professional athletes’ groups to provide players with opportunities to create businesses that find new uses for NASA technologies.

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Inspiring Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mattel shines a light on real life role models to remind girls they can be anything.

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Cardboard Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In remote regions, drone delivery systems are already having an impact. But getting the drones back so they can be used again is the new problem.

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Rapid Technology Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To most of us disruptive is a bad word, but to NASA, it’s a way to move technology forward!

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Off World Manufacturing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 3D printer sent to the International Space Station makes on-demand manufacturing a reality.

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Sailing Venus, Without a Boat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The surface of Venus is hot enough to melt lead... so the obvious way to drive a Venus rover is... by sailing it!?

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A Mystery in Titan's Craters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Cassini probe unveils a mystery, in the sandy craters of Titan

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Paper-powered Batteries Turn Junk Mail to Joules from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sony Corporation has demonstrated a unique battery that generates electricity by digesting scraps of waste paper

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Improving Airport Pavement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is paving the way to better airport asphalt.

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Insights into Bennu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The team is beginning rehearsals for its first touch-and-go sample collections on asteroid Bennu.

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An Unprecedented Approach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unprecedented technical challenges require an unprecedented approach. And your innovation could be just what NASA and our industry partners are looking for.

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Exploring Venus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a surface temperature of 870 degrees Fahrenheit, a heavy carbon dioxide atmosphere, active volcanoes, and deadly clouds of sulfuric acid, Venus is a tough world to explore.

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Marking Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking for a way to pass the time? With some basic programming skills, you could make your own Shadowclock.

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Hearing with Your Tongue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new device could turn the world of hearing aids on its ear.

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SPS-ALPHA (Beaming Down the Power) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A power satellite concept called SPS-ALPHA, mimics how biological organisms grow and operate to beam power down to Earth

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MIT Developing Self-Healing Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Self-healing materials of the future could mimic the human blood-clotting process

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From Cockpits to Operating Rooms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using checklists, specific rules and procedures for communicating and problem-solving, has made flying and visiting a hospital much safer.

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Power for a Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through a NIAC grant, two companies are exploring the possibility of using a Direct Fusion Drive to revolutionize interplanetary travel.

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Apply Today from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA will need a larger astronaut corps to crew the spacecraft bound for multiple destinations, including the Moon, and propel exploration forward to Mars.

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The Last Great Observatory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spitzer's new mission is finding and measuring exoplanets, orbiting alien stars, which is a task nobody had even considered possible, back when the project was designed and launched.

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Ingestible Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Safe to swallow devices for medical procedures are not a new idea, but MIT has a new way to power them.

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NASA Aids Trapped Miners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 2010, all eyes were on 33 miners trapped for more than 2 months in a Chilean copper mine. As the world watched, a team from NASA took what they had learned about protecting humans in hostile en...

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NASA in 3D from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now you can have a different view of what NASA is doing in human space exploration – and all in 3D.

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Hop Around the Comet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts project aims to design a hybrid concept for space probes to comets, asteroids, and small moons.

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Embracing Boredom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We tell you why a little boredom at work might actually be good for you

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Building a Better Mosquito to Fight Malaria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are researching malaria resistant mosquitoes to help smack down the disease before it's transmitted to humans.

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Prepping the Chassis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the JPL team prepped the chassis of the Mars 2020 rover for painting, they had only one goal in mind: to get the rover as close to perfect as possible.

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Bioinspired Flyers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Marsbee team hopes to send flapping wing flyers the size of bumblebees with cicada sized wings to Mars.

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The View of a Lifetime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aurorasaurus, a citizen science web site, uses public posts to help scientists track geomagnetic storms.

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Leaders in Atmospheric Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA Langley is marking 100 years of innovations --- innovations that made us trailblazers in aeronautics, pioneers in human space flight, and leaders in atmospheric science.

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Soft Hatches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As part of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, The Game Changing Development Program investigates ideas that could revolutionize future space endeavors. And one of those technologies bein...

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Sunglass Mode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Putting on your sunglasses could be as simple as flipping a switch.

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Micro Rover Powered by Bacteria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Naval Research Laboratory and NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program are supporting experimental research that could make future bacteria-powered micro-rovers run with incredible range.

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Goldilocks Principle of Noise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Not too loud, not to quiet, new research indicates a little noise is just right

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A Formula for More Nutritious Baby Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space research on photosynthesis led to improved baby formula and breakfast foods

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Put Yourself in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA Selfies app lets you generate snapshots of yourself in a virtual spacesuit, posing in front of more than 30 eye-catching locations.

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Shedding Light on the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What Kilopower gives you is that higher energy to be able to power systems or instruments on the Moon or Mars.

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Help for Insomniacs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During a sleep study for astronauts, researchers discovered that the same system contributing to our sense of balance can be stimulated to promote sleep.

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The Third Generation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using ground-based systems, a spacecraft in orbit can communicate with Earth for about fifteen minutes as the spacecraft passes over the ground station. But a space-based network increases the amo...

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Bacteria in Microgravity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is using DNA sequencing technology to study bacteria . . . in space.

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Below the Kraken Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s future might include a robotic submarine to the Kraken Sea.

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Tractor Beams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's NIAC program is exploring a concept that uses specially-tuned laser beams to fetch individual molecules of gas, and dust, thru space - sort of like the tractor beam from science fiction.

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Inflatable Room for the Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instead of sending up heavy and expensive pieces to build a space station, why not just inflate one?

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Spotting Diseases from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at Princeton explore how to track diseases from space

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Rain Cube from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although today’s weather experiments provide an enormous amount of weather information, none provide a global view of what’s happening inside a storm.

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Laser Based Landings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We use GPS to navigate on Earth, but astronauts will use this new laser-based technology on the Moon.

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Zooming in on an Exploded Star from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Called the Veil Nebula, this remnant of a once massive star has been photographed by Hubble, not once, but twice.

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Testing Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Field testing in Earth’s extreme environments can prepare us for exploration of alien worlds.

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Manufactured Reefs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In oceans around the world, coral reefs are damaged - can we save them with 3-d-printed coral?

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Star Predictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prognostications from machines are helping astronomers make predictions about the stars.

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The Space Station as an Artisanal Bistro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space Station Salad- a new experiment will let astronauts grow their own veggies in orbit

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Anti-Concussion Helmet Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New information about sports concussions leads to advanced helmet designs that can save lives as well as games

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Fantastic Voyager Propelled by MRI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will a future doctor fix your clogged artery with a microscopic submarine?

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Leaving the Heliosphere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Voyager 2 has become the second object to cross the gateway into interstellar space.

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Images from the Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you’ve ever seen a close-up of activity on the Sun, it was probably an SDO image.

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Advancing Communications from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is currently developing a system using a palm-sized device that uses lasers to encode and transmit data.

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Stretch Your Imagination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if we could design a glider that actually interacted with charged particles to create lift and drag?

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Wing Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Notice the upturned wings on your plane? They don’t just look cool. These wings have a job to do.

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Taking MOXIE to Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts have always had moxie, but now NASA is sending MOXIE to Mars!

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Chemical Free Germ Fighting Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An advanced material destroys bacteria on contact, without chemicals. We'll tell you how it works, next!

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Planet Four Needs Your Help from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crowdsourcing has made its way to Mars and Scientists need YOUR help to study the Red Planet

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The Shape of Future Jetliners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is mapping out how to meet their goal of quieter, cleaner, greener, and faster aircraft for the future

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Thirsty Plants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sustainable technologies designed for space have resulted in technology transfer products that improve life on Earth. One of those spinoffs puts farmers in close contact with their crops.

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Furniture that Assembles Itself from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if furniture could change form to suit changing needs?

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The Fontan Blood Pump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Dr. Rodefeld needed experts in flywheel technology and fluid flow patterns to help develop a heart pump, he turned to NASA.

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Calorie Consumption in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation has developed an app to help astronauts more effectively ensure they are getting adequate calorie consumption while in space.

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Evaporation Generators from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers may have found a way to make humidity work for us with a generator that converts evaporation to energy.

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To Pluto and Beyond from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nine years, three billion miles, and still going strong. New Horizons is using pictures to map its way to Pluto and beyond.

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Lighting Through a Cosmic Lens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You know that thunder comes along with lightning. But does lightning, start, from thousand year old cosmic rays?

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The Mouse-less Mouse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Simple gestures, like a wave of your hand, may soon be how we all interact with our computers

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Flickering Lights for Wi-Fi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One day you just might get your Wi-Fi signal from your desk lamp

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Printing a Habitat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Additive Construction with Mobile Emplacement project is developing technology to build structures on planetary surfaces using in-situ resources.

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Creating Color from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Creating color images is a complex task that requires a considerable amount of labor and computer time.

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Mimicking Rembrandt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The “Next Rembrandt” Project developed computer software and deep learning algorithms based on how Rembrandt used geometry, materials, and composition when painting his portraits to create a master...

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The Human Computer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As a NASA computer, Katherine Johnson calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard, the first American in space. Now NASA is honoring this remarkable woman.

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X Planes in Our Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cleaner, quieter, and even faster. NASA is entering a new era in aviation as x-planes take to the air.

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Chocolate Engineering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While the scent of a perfectly grilled steak is enticing, you might be dismayed if a tasty steak were to suddenly vaporize once you started to eat it. But chocolate --- that’s a whole different ma...

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Wi-Fi in Your Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Color changing paint? Higher performing engines? No, the most significant feature you can expect at the Auto Show is all about connections

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Green Propellant Infusion Mission from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's going green, with a new rocket propellant that's both safer and more efficient

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Bacteria Light the Way to New Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Description: Bioengineers at UC-San Diego say glowing bacteria could be used as innovative pollution sensors.

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Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Swirling white clouds, deep blue oceans, and multicolored landscapes are brought to life in a dramatic new collection of images from NASA’s Earth-observing satellites.

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Unmanned Systems at Airports from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unmanned Aircraft Systems could soon be used to provide real-time data from unique vantage points at an airport near you.

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Documenting Wildfires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new generation of satellites helps researchers understand global environmental changes that impact our world every day.

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Healthier Milk Chocolate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A research team at North Carolina State University has found a way to make a better-tasting, better for you milk chocolate.

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Why Humans? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After returning home from the moon, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin said, “Mars is there – waiting to be explored.” But what’s the point of sending humans to another world?

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Ordinary Astronauts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The evolution of virtual reality puts you in an astronaut suit!

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Small Splats Have Big Impact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It takes guts to be a NASA test pilot. In this case: bug guts, and lots of them!

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Moona Lisa Hacks Moon Probe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA shoot a laser beam containing an image of the Mona Lisa at one of its satellites - all in the name of faster communications

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Rocket Alloy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A "recipe" for a rocket nozzle is the hot new thing in welding.

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Pushing the Limits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MarCO, short for Mars Cube One, was the first interplanetary mission to use a class of mini-spacecraft called CubeSats.

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Taking to the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program puts NASA innovations into the hands of entrepreneurs, and these designs could help keep UAVs in the air.

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Spring in the Arctic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a world of ice, spring may not be obvious, but even in Antarctica, mats of green form on the underside of the sea ice as algae reproduces during the spring season.

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The Spacewalk Enigma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Gemini 12, after hours of underwater training to prepare him, Buzz Aldrin finally solved the riddle of spacewalking.

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Nighttime Storms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some thunderstorms can be seen approaching, while others hit without warning. Now NASA is taking to the air above Kansas to see why nighttime storms are brewing.

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3D Astronomy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

3-D modeling software may have a whole new place in an astronomer’s tool box.

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Robot Roaches to the Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to map out a hazardous environment? No problem- Just follow the biobots!

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Brain Control of Prosthetic Limbs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A breakthrough in reading brain signals leads to prosthetic limbs that work based on your thoughts

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Paint-on Solar Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have created a new process to make solar cells that you can "paint-on" a wall or roof.

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Visiting Bennu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than 70 million miles from Earth, NASA’s OSIRIS REx is in orbit around asteroid Bennu.

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Earth Strong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It can be really difficult to adjust to social distancing and quarantine. Fortunately, we can turn to some experts for advice.

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A New Metal Alloy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at North Carolina State University has created an alloy that is actually liquid at room temperature.

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Shedding Some Light on Infections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the rise in antibiotic resistant bacteria, an MIT team decided to shed some light on the problem and designed a new type of scope for doctors to use.

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Personal Microbes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It turns out we may all have a lot in common with a famous Peanuts character. We all have a personally identifying germ cloud that follows us everywhere.

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A Lighter Way to Dry Clean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking your favorite cashmere sweater to the dry cleaners may soon be a thing of the past. Coating cloths with a special nano-particle could allow you to use light instead of chemicals for dry cle...

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Create Your Own NASA Spin off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new website pays you to imagine new products, using patented NASA technologies

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Z-1 Spacesuit for the Future Astronaut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new era of space travel calls for a brand new spacesuit design

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HIAD from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inflatable heat shields could mean more discoveries on the red planet - and beyond!

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Flying on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An aerial vehicle that could take off and land multiple times would let us see much more of Mars.

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Perseverance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Millions of names are hitching a ride on the Mars 2020 rover.

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Liquid Fueled Rockets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robert Goddard realized that liquid propellants offered advantages over solid-fuel and he set out to overcome the challenges for his new designs.

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High Mobility Explorers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing WindBot, a high-mobility explorer designed to travel to gas giants.

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Sail On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While we anxiously waited for years as New Horizons made its way to Pluto, NASA researchers weren’t just sitting on their hands. A team from Marshall Space Flight Center has proposed an idea that ...

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Cancer Treatments from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FDA is currently reviewing a new cancer treatment that began in space. Using micro balloons, encapsulated medication could be delivered directly to diseased tissue.

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The Connected Car from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Color changing paint? Higher performing engines? No, the most significant feature you can expect at the Auto Show is all about connections

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Cyborg Roaches as First Responders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First responders of the future may be six-legged

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Self-healing Electronics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is interested in a new concept proposed by engineers at the University of Illinois for electronic circuitry that can repair itself.

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Solving Problems in a Different Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Habitats, robots, vascular tissue and communication. NASA is looking to creative thinkers to help fill some technology gaps.

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NASA at Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Let NASA bring the Universe into YOUR HOME.

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Concept to Flight Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser has moved from concept to operational flight testing.

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The Lunar Landing Research Facility from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin came to NASA Langley to train, they could often be found at the Lunar Landing Research Facility, an iconic structure known as the gantry.

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Data Songs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The phrase, “Music to my ears” takes on a whole new meaning as NASA scientists are being trained to listen to their data.

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Gardening the Robotic Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA continues to make science fiction, science fact. This time with robotic gardeners that could help astronauts grow and harvest crops.

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Galactic Lenses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the biggest telescope lens you can think of? Nope, not even close. How about lenses made from galaxies?

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Light Gets Smaller- Potential Get Bigger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new breakthrough in micro-circuitry could have macro-implications on communications, medicine and computing

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Whispers of Sonic Booms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's Dryden and Langley Flight Research centers explore how planes might be flown at mach-busting speeds without disturbing noise on the ground.

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Operational Status from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is pleased to report that Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 is once again able to peer deep into the universe.

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Restoring Memories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A UVA team is researching a slow-release gel that can be put on the head, like a shampoo, to enhance lymphatic function.

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Looking for Code? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for software codes, turn to NASA's catalog.

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Photonic Relay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working on the next generation of high-speed modems using the emerging technology of integrated photonics, which uses light rather than electrons to perform optical functions.

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Archaeological GPS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stonehenge is one of the most recognized landscapes in the world, but the real mystery may just be what lies beneath.

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Muscle Driven Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microscopic, bio-robots, made by 3-D printers, take their first baby steps in the lab, powered by muscle fibers.

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Magical Memory Metal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bend it, flex it, then heat it- and this new alloy snaps back into shape for thousands of cycles

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Fermi Telescope Discovers the Connection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Software upgrades to the Fermi Space Telescope have made the orbiting gamma ray detector even better than when it left Earth!

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Trillion-frame Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Media Lab set out to build a camera that takes a trillion shots per second!

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A Day on Saturn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The length of a day on Saturn has long been a mystery.

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A Successful Failure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is marking the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful failures of all time.

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Monitoring Updrafts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Weather events can be life or death matters, so researchers at NASA are working hard to develop forecasts that could save lives.

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Innovative Remote Sensing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Clouds influence environmental factors like rain, sunlight, and surface temperature – but scientists are now using cloud patterns to predict where specific species actually live.

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Fire Tents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is bringing a spaceflight technology back to Earth that could take the heat for firefighters.

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Predicting Floods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA satellites show an unexpected talent for predicting floods, up to five months in advance.

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Uncovering the Secrets of an Icy Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA scientists discuss what makes a possible mission to Europa so exciting- three things that could mean life

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Red Wine Rover, Come on Over from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the moon to the orchard, how robotic rovers are lending a hand in wine production

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University Students Tackle Space Junk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

University students are challenged by NASA to develop ground-breaking approaches for orbital debris removal

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The End of Opportunity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The massive Martian dust storm last summer proved to be too much for spunky little Opportunity.

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Moving Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Across NASA’s many missions, thousands of scientists, engineers, and other experts are doing what they do best, but now from home.

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Scanning for Stardust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You could help NASA search WISE images for stars with hidden disks of dust around them.

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Fast Track to Pluto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using a Direct Fusion Drive to deliver both an obriter and a lander to Pluto has some distinct advantages, including a direct trip in half the time.

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WindBots for Jupiter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Winds in Saturn’s atmosphere reach speeds of more than one thousand miles per hour. What if we could use that wind as a source of energy?

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The Ultimate Joystick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It may look like gaming, but the astronauts using this joystick are really preparing for the future.

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Upgrade Your Toothbrush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 3d printed custom toothbrush can clean your teeth in just 6 seconds

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DARPA Robotics Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some cutting-edge robots are competing for a two million dollar prize and it could save your life one day

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Shooting Down Space Debris With Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, the University of Michigan and Raytheon corporation are looking at a method that uses puffs of air to safely de-orbit space junk

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Exploring Jupiter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With operations extended until 2021, both researchers and citizen scientists are excited to see what new surprises Juno will unveil about mysterious Jupiter.

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Pushing the Limit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Test data from this rocket failure test will help engineers build rockets best suited for future Artemis lunar missions.

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Meltwater Moulins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They serve as a glacier's plumbing, but mapping these icy labyrinths could be the secret to exploring icy worlds.

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Berry Blitz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Canada, scientists have developed a cranberry extract that may actually succeed where traditional antibiotics have failed, by stopping bacterial infections from spreading in the first place.

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Reversing Heart Damage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A heart attack is a serious thing – even when it’s not fatal, the resulting damage to heart tissue affects the heart’s ability to pump blood. But a new patch may actually restore both tissue and f...

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Hubble Panoramic View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the largest Hubble Space Telescope image ever assembled and the subject of the picture – Andromeda – a mere 2.5 million light years away!

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Space Twins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Identical twins will compare their physical changes, after one of them spends a year in orbit

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Putting the Spin in Spinoff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers team with NASA to create Zero-G methods for creating medications and vaccines

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Mining With Bacteria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A process called bio-mining uses specially-bred bacteria to eat the metals from rock, and even purify contaminated soil!

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Autonomous Agriculture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 2004, John Deere contracted with NASA to modify their GPS receivers to tap into NASA’s global network of ground stations, making self-driving tractors a reality.

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Bee Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Honeybees actually contribute about fifteen billion dollars annually to the U.S. economy.

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Eyes on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Mars 2020, scientists will be able to keep a close eye on the red planet.

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Training for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When America’s first astronauts arrived at NASA Langley Research Center in the spring of 1959, they knew they were about to make history.

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Turn It Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While pumping up the volume on the television set is a common practice for those of us over 70, the result is not always comfortable for others in the room. But what if you could target the audio ...

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Sleep Can Be a Beautiful Thing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sleep can be an elusive thing. But thanks to a NASA tech transfer, insomniacs can rest a little easier.

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Free Energy from the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wireless devices of the future may have an unusual backup power system: stealing free energy from the air itself

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Super charged Solar Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Solar cell technology gets an upgrade with this turbo-charged breakthrough

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Rockets with the Muscle for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding breakthroughs that could revolutionize space exploration is a driving force behind NIAC, the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program. One NIAC study looks at how rockets could fly faster,...

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Seeing Art in Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

James Baughman uses his background in photography and chemistry to understand material failures, but he uses his imagination to see pictures in the electron microscope scans.

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The Sound of Speed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instead of a sonic boom, shockwaves produced by QueSST will be a quiet rumble that may enable supersonic flight over land.

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Security on Your Sleeve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You may not want a computer chip implanted under your skin, but wearing it on your sleeve could be the next fashion statement in security.

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Deep Space Navigation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most accurate atomic clock ever flown in space, could forever change the way we conduct deep-space navigation and give new meaning to making time fly.

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Star Panorama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the largest Hubble Space Telescope image ever assembled and the subject of the picture – Andromeda – a mere 2.5 million light years away!

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Imagine the Possibilities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine being able to inform decisions today that truly shape the future. That is the unique task of NASA’s Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate, or SAC-D.

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Rover's Choice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A JPL experiment is showing promise in giving future planetary rovers a chance to choose their own exploration targets

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A New Player in the Flu Vaccine Races from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Safer, cheaper and faster working flu vaccines are on the horizon

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Ozone and Earthquakes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Virginia are exploring ways to enable sensors to smell and therefore detect impending earthquakes early.

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The Van Allen Probes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Van Allen probes were designed to study changes in the size, shape, and intensity of the Van Allen radiation belts.

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Reinventing the Wheel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA engineers are reinventing the wheel, using nickel titanium to make unique spring tires.

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Follow Your Nose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No robotic skill may be more important than the ability to sniff out a problem.

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Space-Based Research from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Innovative and diverse research continues to happen on the first U.S. orbiting laboratory and everything researchers are developing on the International Space Station is building a better tomorrow ...

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Tingles for Your Toes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A subtle tingle to the sole may be just what the doctor ordered to keep seniors on their feet.

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An Icy Wind Tunnel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bundled up against the bitter cold, researchers in this NASA wind tunnel are making ice. Oh, well – the cold never bothered them anyway!

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Technology Imitates Nature from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists and engineers learn to improve mechanical devices by imitating nature. Today, we take a new look at adjustable lenses

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See-through Soil Reveals Root Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A see-though soil allows scientists to keep a closer eye on the deadly E.Coli bacteria

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NEO Flex Missions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA connects with the bright minds of college students as the students share innovative design concepts for human missions to near earth objects, like an asteroid.

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Detecting Updrafts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than just day-to-day conditions, weather events can be life or death matters.

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Wicked Good Coffee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to a little help from NASA, a solar wall in Maine helps coffee drinkers enjoy a wicked-good cup of coffee.

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The Tech Is Out There from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The tech is out there and NASA is looking to you to find it.

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Buoyant Boutiques from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boasting an auditorium, restaurant, and decorative water pools, a new facility in West Palm Beach will make use of submarine technology to make a floating plaza for the public.

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Where’s the Water? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA satellites show an unexpected talent for predicting floods, up to five months in advance, all by using gravity.

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NASA's Life saving FINDER from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new rescue device can detect your heartbeat and respiration, even thru 20 feet of concrete

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Plasma Beams Seem Effective Against Leukemia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It looks like a sci-fi movie special effect... but it seems to burn away leukemia while leaving healthy cells intact

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Antibacterial Floors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new technology developed at the Dublin Institute of Technology sheds new light on one way to keep floors free from bacteria.

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Share an Earth Image from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can take snapshots of a location on Earth to share with friends or colleagues with a NASA app that lets you explore Earth your way.

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OSCAR Loves Trash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just like the Grouch, NASA’s OSCAR loves trash!

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Clues to Mass Strandings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why do whales and dolphins get stranded along coasts worldwide? A new study may have ruled out one cause.

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Location Is Everything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA/Air Force Research Laboratory on Ascension Island now houses a telescope with a very special mission – to track fast moving orbital space debris and predict the risk it poses to spacecraft...

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Algorithms for the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prognostications from machines are helping astronomers make predictions about the stars.

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Chandra Celebrates the International Year of Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Light and NASA is joining the celebration by uploading amazing images from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

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Silky Solutions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spiders may creep you out... but spider silk is definitely useful. Can we make the silk, without the spiders?

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What Penguins Know About Fluid Dynamics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next time you huddle in a crowd at a snowy bus stop, you may THINK you know how to keep warm, but Penguins have you beat

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Tiny Bubbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Earth – your home; our mission. NASA researchers work to understand and protect our planet.

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NASA in Your Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Explore NASA Home and City, a new interactive web site that showcases about 130 spinoff technologies in a virtual space. From cell phone cameras to fire equipment, NASA is closer than you think.

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Mushroom Architecture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA team envisions a future where a compact habitat built of dormant fungi could be taken on long journeys to places like Mars.

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Astronaut Inspired Olympians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

U.S snowboarders at the 2018 Winter Olympics looked like astronauts, both on the course and on the medals platform.

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Space from Scratch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year was 1958. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics had become the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. And Americans had their eyes on space.

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Space Blankets for Phones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Find out how space blankets are being used to protect electronics from extreme temperatures.

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Catching Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next time you see a picture of a polar plunge, take your temperature! Seeing pictures of the cold may actually lower your body temperature.

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Flat on Your Back for Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do YOU have The Right Stuff ...to spend 70 days, flat in bed...for science? NASA is hiring!

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Time-Reversed Radio Waves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Maryland modeled how electromagnetic waves bounce off various objects with implications that could lead to hyper-secure omni-directional radios, and even power beaming

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Wave Gliders Spanning the Ocean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A fleet of robotic ocean explorers use water wings capture the free energy of passing waves and convert it into propulsion.

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Space Navigator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Currently, a spacecraft’s position in space is determined by measuring the time it takes a signal from Earth to reach a spacecraft and rebroadcast back to Earth. But NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock...

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Happy Birthday Hubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On April 24, 1990, the space shuttle Discovery lifted off from Earth with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope nestled securely in its bay. The following day, Hubble was released into orbit, ready to pee...

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Predicting Rainfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To accurately predict rainfall amounts, scientists need to understand the ratio of large drops to small or medium drops in a storm.

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Targeting Geology on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During Curiosity’s four years on Mars, the rover’s Chemistry and Camera instrument, called ChemCam, has inspected more than 1,400 targets with more than 350 thousand total laser shots.

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Revolutionizing Data Crunching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has relied on radio frequency based communications since its inception. But as exploration takes us farther from Earth, how do we meet today’s demand for higher data rates?

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Fanquakes Test New Seismograph from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Seahawks fans rocked the stadium, scientists put all that energy to good use to test a new seismograph.

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See-through Sound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A breakthrough in organic electronics could turn any glass surface into a see-through audio speaker.

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Sensing Magnetic Lines at the Edge of Infinity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Voyager spacecraft are still reporting new discoveries, from the edge of our solar system

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Lunar Settlement Concepts Competition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

University students compete in a NASA program to design lunar outpost architectures that go beyond the scope of just how to live on the Moon, but also establish a lunar economy.

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The Gantry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin came to NASA Langley to train, they could often be found at the Lunar Landing Research Facility, an iconic structure known as the gantry.

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I Wonder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if the system NASA developed for removing contaminants from building paint could be used to clean up the environment?

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Food Tracker for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now astronauts have a tool that can help them track their dietary habits in real time.

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Watch It Burn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Cygnus supply ship, filled with rubbish, was maneuvered a safe distance from the International Space Station where it had been docked for almost a month. Then it was ignited and NASA cameras watc...

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What’s New in Toys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The annual Toy Fair in London kicked off the toy season and although many had a technology element, imagination took the prize.

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Tracking Tainted Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Food poisoning puts thousands of lives at risk each year, but tracking tainted food just got easier with a harmless food additive that acts like a bar code.

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Mighty Muscles Made of Plastic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new plastic muscle can lift 80 times its own weight. Plus, it can do one trick real muscles can't.

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NASA Innovator of the Year and Her Hunt For Amino Acids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at the work of Stephanie Getty at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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Recharging Devices by Walking Around from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have hit upon a possible answer for powering micro-devices using a cloth that generates power, any time it flexes.

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Lighter Leaves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are now able to conduct agricultural experiments in less time with fewer resources, all without beating around the soybean bush.

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Talking Trash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts don’t want to sit in their trash, so a team at NASA is working on a solution they call OSCAR.

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Dairy Based Plastic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are currently testing a milk-based alternative to plastic that is both biodegradable and edible.

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Interstellar Fingerprints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s two Voyager spacecraft are exploring the outermost edge of our solar system. And the Hubble Space Telescope is measuring the trek ahead.

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The Future of Fluorescents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1980’s compact fluorescent light bulbs hit the market, but the now familiar spiral shaped bulbs may soon become a fad of the past.

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Put Your Face in a Vase from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mind-bending illusion could make gifts of candy and flowers passé with this 3D printed vase that incorporates actual images.

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High Tech Insulin Delivery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A high-tech delivery system for insulin might drastically reduce the need for needles in treating diabetics.

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Little Satellites Win a Big Award from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The PhoneSat mission kept costs down by using off-the-shelf smart phones as the "guts" of the tiny orbiters and won a Popular Science 2012 Best Of What's New Award

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From Spacesuits to Stadium Domes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space-age fabric technology 'raises the roof' at sports stadiums

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Neutral Buoyancy Lab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mastering an extravehicular activity, or spacewalk would be crucial in proving that NASA was ready to actually put a man on the moon.

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Twenty Twenty Vision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA “optometrists” verify that Mars 2020 has twenty/twenty vision!

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Housekeeping in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although high efficiency filters are installed throughout the station and the astronauts vacuum regularly, the airborne particles can still get into an astronaut's eyes and nose.

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Plastic from Pine Trees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Even when you buy plant-based biodegradable plastics, a small amount of a petroleum-based chemical has been added to make the product more flexible. But thanks to some replacement research, green ...

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Space with Seuss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of one of our favorite American authors, we bring you this special Innovation Now because --- there really is no place like space!

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NASA Super Guppy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a plane --- it’s a really big plane and it’s the newest in a long line of Guppy cargo planes used by NASA.

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Beyond Smart Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Smart materials have revolutionized industry by helping produce better products. Now, NASA's trying to make smart materials even smarter.

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How Eye Tracking Will Change Your Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Touch screens were a breakthrough in computer interactivity. But we've seen the next step... and it's seen us, too!

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Students Working on Mars (RASC-AL) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through NASA's RASC-AL competitions, university students work on comprehensive mission designs for Mars that include breakthroughs in the tough challenges that come with exploring extraterrestrial ...

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Life Saving Benefits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In experiments conducted on the station, medical researchers found a way to combine two liquids incapable of mixing on Earth.

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AI in the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If properly designed and tested, aircraft can benefit from artificial intelligence by adding features that support the pilot, crew, and passengers.

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Color Changing Tape from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chemicals embedded in a silicon-based tape have a reaction when exposed to hydrogen, causing a color change.

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From Aircraft to Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The work of a handful of aircraft researchers had been reassigned. Their new task – to concentrate on human space flight.

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Soft-Bodied Rovers for Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nature is very good at making efficient creatures that swim through the water. Can we learn from nature? Can we create a rover that can turn slow motion into locomotion? A team at Cornell seems t...

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NASA Robots Explore Volcanoes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Exploring volcanoes is risky business. But NASA’s VolcanoBots can take the heat!

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Solar-Powered Hydrogen Production from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are several ways to get pure hydrogen out of water. The best one might be to let the sun do it for you.

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Microfilm Projector Improves Literacy in Africa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineering students turn obsolete technology into advanced learning tools with a microfilm projector in Africa

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Building Spacecraft Out of Nothing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA' Innovative Advanced Concepts program and researchers at MIT are looking at using electromagnetic fields to make parts that can unfold and become lightweight, rigid structural objects in space

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Crew Emergency Vehicle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With concerns about crew safety and return from the proposed space station, researchers at Langley begin working on a re-entry vehicle to bring astronauts home.

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May the Fourth Be with You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Watching films aboard the International Space Station is one way for the crew to bond and decompress. And guess which film just became an astronaut favorite!

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Questions about Asteroids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team is working to develop small cubesats that can actually map out the interior of an asteroid.

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Cyber Grand Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Computer programs have grown so complex, some containing millions of lines of code, that defending them is difficult.

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Putting Bubbles in Your Beer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microbrewers can now use NASA technology to put bubbles in their beer, making the carbonation process more environmentally friendly.

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Glowing Compound Makes Cancer Surgery Safer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Surgeons may soon head toward the light to wipe out deadly cancer cells, using a unique glowing compound that attaches only to diseased cells.

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Finding Water in Exoplanet Atmospheres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a giant planet, bigger than Jupiter, orbiting a star, light-years away. So how can we tell if it has water?

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Game-Changing Computers Go Analog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For fans of old vinyl records, there's a new trend in computing that's similarly retro: The Return of Analog computing!

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Smart Crowds are Living Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers from Rice University and Motorola created a computer program that can use data trends from thousands of individual sports fans as human computer sensors.

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Milestones for JWST from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To make sure all components of the Webb observatory are prepared to handle the brutal mechanical conditions the telescope may face during launch, technicians and engineers are intentionally putting...

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Asteroid Nearby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our solar system is literally littered with asteroids and comets, and, sometimes, they come very close to Earth.

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Raise Your Glass from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microbrewers are modifying a technology for storing carbon dioxide developed by NASA so it can be used for beer.

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Launching from Virginia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The recent night launch of an Antares rocket to the International Space Station marked the official return of medium-lift launches from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

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Ceres Flyover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1801, Piazzi pointed his telescope to the sky and first observed the object we call Ceres. More than 200 years later, NASA made history as Dawn became the first mission to visit Ceres. And now...

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Algae Hunter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new high-tech underwater drone is finding itself in cold water as it maps algae blooms under the ice.

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Better Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To make batteries last longer, scientists replace rigid materials to make them self-healing.

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Graphene: When Carbon Becomes a Super-Sensor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet a gossamer material, one atom thick that can stop a particle at the speed of a bullet

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Apollo Life Rafts Still Saving Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A raft design concept from the Apollo-era is still saving lives every day

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Seeing Through the Smoke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using technology similar to what NASA used on the Apollo 15 mission, LIDAR could be used to create maps of both vegetation and surface roughness that would help firefighters find the easiest path t...

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Space Treats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts must eat a carefully selected diet of foods that maintain their health in space, but they do get the chance to augment that diet with a few special treats.

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Seaweed for Breakfast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A culinary experiment in the Portland area involves top chefs who are now testing bacon-flavored seaweed as a food additive.

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Inside the Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA takes us on an in-depth tour --- all in Ultra High Definition and filmed with a fish-eye lens that captures every detail.

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Snow Melting Concrete from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is concluding tests on a material that could eliminate the need for snow removal.

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There Is No Place Like Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of one of our favorite American authors, we bring you this special Innovation Now because --- there really is no place like space!

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Headed to Dwarf Planet Ceres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's Dawn mission triumphed at Vesta; stay tuned for an encore performance at Ceres!

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Getting Drone Aircraft to Talk Back To You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at NASA Glenn work to make drones safer to fly in and around local civil and commercial aircraft

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Alternatives to Antibiotics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

DARPA is encouraging researchers to come up with a solution to fight illness that's NOT an antibiotic, in the traditional sense.

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Fused Reality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pilots have long been training on virtual reality simulators, but these have limitations. It’s challenging to replicate how each aircraft feels.

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An Efficient Helicopter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flying on Mars is like flying at one hundred thousand feet on Earth. And an aerial vehicle that could take off and land multiple times would let us see much more of Mars.

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Bacterial Blitz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A cranberry extract may actually succeed where traditional antibiotics have failed, by stopping bacterial infections from spreading in the first place.

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Where’s My Bag? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the roll out of radio frequency identification, or RFID scanning technology to replace the manual scanning of barcodes, one airline has become the first to offer end-to-end visibility for bagg...

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Leaping Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

86,400 seconds in a day. But on June 30, 2015, a leap second was added to our clocks.

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Batteries from Old Tires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From off-road to anode: scientists have found a way to make batteries from old tires.

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The X Ray Camera Without the X-Rays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT does it again, this time, with a camera that can use light like an x ray.

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Camilla the Space Chicken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet Camilla, the rubber chicken - NASA's ambassador to schoolchildren

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Thermoelectric Cooling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Car makers are working with the Department Of Energy to adapt NASA spacecraft technology that could replace your old AC with thermo-electrics.

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Analyzing Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The pictures Viking sent to Earth are helping scientists today pick landing sites for Mars missions in the future.

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VITAL from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA specializes in spacecraft, not medical-device manufacturing, but excellent engineering, rigorous testing and rapid prototyping are some of the agency’s specialties.

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Recycling e-Waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By creating the circuit materials from plant starches and cellulose, new electronics could be truly biodegradable.

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When Fast Just Isn’t Fast Enough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When fast just isn’t fast enough, we move to hypersonic speeds.

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Airline App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Saving a few minutes on an airline flight may not seem like much, but NASA knows how to make minutes count!

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Hubble Technology for Your Eyes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A revolutionary treatment for eye disease was inspired by the technology used to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Building Solid Science on a Budget from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today: A story of epic engineering and technical improvisation, building a world-class mission with spare parts, to save and improve lives on Earth.

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FASTSAT: The Space Hitchhiker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A tiny satellite has led the way to making orbital science more practical and affordable than ever before

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BLAST (Bonding with Laser Ablative Surface Technique) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new manufacturing technique could change the way modern aircraft are built.

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Smell the Coffee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For astronauts on orbit, the Isspresso machine makes space a little bit more like home.

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Mothers in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA astronaut corps includes fearless women who find ways to build their families while working to advance science and society.

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If You Love Milk Chocolate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new additive could give milk chocolate the benefits of dark chocolate, without the bitter taste.

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Up to Date Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Perched on the roof of a tall building in Hampton, Virginia, the newly installed Direct Broadcast System joins a network of only 10 antennas like it in the country to provide the most up-to-date at...

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Humanitarian Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A short flight made history as NASA researchers successfully delivered medical supplies – all while controlling their plane from the ground.

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Robotic Raptors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robotic raptors take to the skies and give pesky birds the chase.

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Beer Bricks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can make chili with beer and you can make bread with beer. Now you can make bricks with beer

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From Armstrong's Footprints to Tomorrow's Weather Report from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Neil Armstrong's footprints on the moon have an unlikely connection to your future local weather forecast

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Turning Down the Volume on Radio Interference from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new system aims to turn down the volume on radio interference!

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A Constellation of CubeSats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A fleet of small satellites, equipped with sensors could enable real-time mitigation of collisions with orbital debris.

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An Oasis in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The vast loneliness up here on the Moon is awe-inspiring and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth. The Earth from here is a grand oasis in the big vastness of space.

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The Forest through the Trees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cyberforests will help forest managers determine which types of trees can best re-establish after catastrophic events, like wildfires or drought.

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Seeds for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA needs to send plants on deep space missions as food for astronauts. But the scientists just don’t have time to check out thousands of plant varieties themselves. So NASA has put their researc...

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Composted Computers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phones, computers, tablets, gaming devices . . . new models come out and we have to upgrade. But what do we do with the old ones?

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Hubble Captures Birth of New Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although they may seem like “old technology” by today’s standards, Hubble and Spitzer have done it again by giving scientists a glimpse into the birth of new stars – the heavenly kind.

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The Farmer's Eye in the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A high-flying view from the space station helps farmers and ranchers in the Northern plains states

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An ATM in Your Pocket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Credit card users in Singapore are getting an upgrade - to a credit card that's its own portable financial terminal

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ResQPod from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Space medicine tool is helping heart attack patients on Earth!

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Where No Instrument Has Gone Before from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today, SAGE III is safely installed where no continuous Earth-observing instrument has gone before, on the outside of the International Space Station.

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Role Models for Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mattel hopes that, through play, generations of girls will boldly reach for the stars.

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A Natural Solution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Raw honey treatment could benefit people in the western world where the threat of antibiotic resistant bacteria is growing.

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Deep Sky Census from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After converting deep space images from Hubble, researchers believe the previous estimate of 200 billion galaxies in our universe is at least 10 times too low.

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Nature and Engineering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A leopard may not be able to change its spots, but researchers at MIT have found a way to turn those patterns into a medical technology that will help millions.

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Fleets of Flat Landers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your planetary lander has gone flat – and that’s a good thing. We’ll look at the advantages of an unconventional design for space probes.

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The Ultimate Antibacterial Surface from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An advanced material destroys bacteria on contact, without chemicals. We'll tell you how it works, next!

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A Sunny 17 Years of Success for SOHO from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We review the success and scares of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or SOHO spacecraft

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Supertrucks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crossing 18 wheelers with space technology... to design the super-trucks of the future!

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Wings that Fold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Existing folding wings require an actuation system that is bulky, and requires multiple parts including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric motors.

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G Suits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pressure garment developed by NASA researchers has been shown to cut the mortality rate related to post-birth bleeding complications in half.

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Cryogenics in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reapplying an idea from the 1960s to space technology is helping NASA achieve cryogenic temperatures in space.

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Hedgehogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A joint team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Stanford University, and MIT believe that Hedgehogs are the answer for autonomous exploration in low-gravity environments.

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Capturing a Supernova on Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Hubble zooms in on an exploded star, scientists get a second chance to examine the remains of a supernova.

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A Power Station in the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Could your city’s next power plant be located 200 miles overhead? A new design idea might make it possible.

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NASA Water Purification from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The same technology used to purify drinking water for the space station, is saving and improving lives in rural areas on Earth

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Ghost Implants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Transient Electronic Devices can be implanted in a human body and then dissolve away completely in anything from weeks to minutes

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Gyms for Your Brain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some people join a gym to flex their muscles, and some are joining to exercise their brains!

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Productive Trash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A method to crush and heat space trash could turn it into inert insulation materials to protect astronauts from space radiation.

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Doubletree Cookies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first-of-its-kind oven and enough dough to bake 5 chocolate chip cookies meant the astronauts on station got to enjoy the smell of freshly baked cookies, if not the cookies themselves.

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Access Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Previously these technologies were used to take NASA scientists to Mars every day, but with Access Mars, anyone in the world can ride along.

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The Quest for Quieter Planes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s been nearly 70 years since Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in a jet plane. Now NASA is once again looking at designs for supersonic planes --- ones without a sonic boom.

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Moving Walkways for Pedestrians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A London-based firm has an idea that could make the commute to work a healthier journey.

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Europa Tantalizes Scientists from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As if we needed any more reasons to be interested in Europa, this fascinating Jovian moon has a new feature to tantalize scientists and make them want to play in the dirt.

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An Unusual Electricity Source from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tiny microbial fuel cells can break down human waste and give off electricity. Could they become our number one power source?

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Dodgeball with Pluto's New Moons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mission to Pluto turns into cosmic dodgeball, when scientists discover new moons on the way to their target

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Sunblock Suits from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA spacesuits become beachwear...while saving the lives of people with a rare illness

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Interstellar Lidar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stellar Echo Imaging could give astronomers detailed information about Exoplanets.

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One More Secret from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than 3 decades after the flyby, scientists inspecting Voyager 2’s data have discovered one more secret about an icy world.

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Working out the Bugs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are still a lot of bugs to work out, but the ability to get up after a fall would be a great jumping off point for self-righting robots.

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Melts in Your Mouth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most of us enjoy that moment of bliss when a tasty bit of chocolate transforms from solid to a sensual liquid that teases our tastebuds. Don’t ruin the moment, but in the glowing aftermath, you mig...

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Clean Fruit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are shining a new light on organic fruits – making them safe without chemicals.

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A Swarm of Asteroid Explorers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a different way to study asteroids; instead of one big probe, send a swarm!

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NASA's Rock Climbing Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's built a robot that can climb rock walls. Someday, it may help astronauts climb on asteroids

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Self-Heating Chickens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A system for poultry farmers uses chicken's own waste products to generate heat for their coops

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High Performance Batteries Charging Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

High performance batteries are charging ahead...

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Tracking Smoke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Satellite data can be used to look at the large-scale feedback of fire and smoke on the climate system and on air quality.

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Ingenuity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Destined to become the first aircraft to attempt powered flight on another planet, NASA's Mars Helicopter has officially received a new name.

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PHLOTE above Phobos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Getting measurements from the surface of Phobos could be a pre-cursor mission to sending a crew to Mars.

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Ears to You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Horseshoe bats possess a unique echo system. And now a team at Virginia Tech is using the bat’s echolocation system to improve modern sonar.

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Airborne Exploration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s plans for Extreme Access Flyers will take planetary exploration airborne!

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Listening to Your Teeth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If your teeth could talk, what would they tell you about your health. Say, “ahh” and we’ll tell you.

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No More Needles? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nobody likes needles. Now a new approach may replace needles with pills instead

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Going Deeper for the Next Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next location for a manned space station might be really far out. As in, beyond the Moon!

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CAFE Green Flight Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

And the winner is ... an electric plane over 10 times more efficient than modern commercial aircraft!

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A Lander for Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By heating available ice as propellent, SPARROW solves the issue of carrying additional fuel to Europa.

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The Year Without a Summer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I had a dream, which was not all a dream. The bright sun was extinguished.

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Eyes on Wildfires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Powerful Santa Ana winds fueled a fast-moving fire that swept into Ventura, California and the blaze soon became the largest fire in California history.

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Spinoffs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Space Act helps many American companies bring new products to market with technology transferred from NASA.

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An Inflatable Space Elevator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Up, up in the stratosphere…. An idea that has been around for over a hundred years may open a new era of space travel.

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Engineering First for the MESSENGER Mission from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Traveling more than 8 billion miles, NASA’s MESSENGER Mission became the proving ground for some unique engineering designs.

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Fruit Flies Board the Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The tiniest passengers traveling to the International Space Station have a big job as stunt doubles for space travelers

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Relatable Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robot manufacturers keep making progress on robots that can use human tools and environments and work with as well as for us

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Mind Controlled Prosthetics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are learning how to create artificial limbs that respond to thought patterns

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Suitcases in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Since 2001, thousands of material samples and specimens have been tested in the four suitcase-like containers positioned outside the International Space Station.

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Adjusting to Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The space environment lacks many of the sensory inputs we take for granted on Earth.

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Football and Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As fans gear up for the big game this weekend, here are some space and football facts to get you ready!

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Beyond Red Green and Blue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many NASA cameras record images in black and white. So what does it take to produce those pictures in living color?

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Shape Shifting Metals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just like in the movies – blobs of molten metal reassembling themselves – but this time, it’s happening in North Carolina.

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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Before It Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When fighting Alzheimer’s, time becomes precious and a new blood test might give patients a year’s advance warning to get a jump on the disease.

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Automotive Electricity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we harvest electricity from the flow of daily rush hour traffic? One inventor thinks so

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Solar Roadways from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Solar roads could pave the way to an energy efficient future

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Robots Save Soldiers Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Roving robots are keeping our soldiers safe from roadside bombs

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Giving Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mallory Johnston helps 3D print habitats out of concrete using Martian or lunar simulant. But these habitats could also be used to provide emergency relief.

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Embracing New Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FAA researchers may look at different technologies air traffic controllers could be using in the next five years before building prototypes for testing.

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Twice in a Blue Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The January Super Blue Blood Moon provided NASA scientists a rare opportunity for study.

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Rules to Fly By from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After the Bell X-1 had broken the sound barrier, the aerospace industry began eagerly looking for aircraft that could operate at supersonic speeds. But even the best designs were doomed to failure...

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Resin Beads and Cleaner Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eighty percent of streams sampled by the USGS are contaminated with at least one organic chemical. But one young scientist is working to solve this problem.

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No Needles Needed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A high-tech delivery system for insulin might drastically reduce the need for needles in treating diabetics.

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Making Martian Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding out how Martian clouds are formed, by making your own, here on Earth

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Modular Cast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new type of cast that could help you heal much faster

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Magnetic Crash Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How the magnetic fields of cars could one day protect you in a crash

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LIDAR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

LIDAR, which stands for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method, similar to radar. Instead of radio waves, light in the form of a pulsing laser is used to make precise measurements.

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Launch America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The countdown has begun as we prepare to launch American astronauts from American soil for the first time since the end of the shuttle era.

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Taking the Ink out of Printing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists from the Missouri University of Science and Technology have shed new light on inkless printing.

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Echo Stellar Imaging from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the studies funded under NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts, or NIAC program, is a project that hopes to use Stellar Echo Imaging to give astronomers detailed information about Exoplanets.

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Year Long Data Dump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this age of broadband, we stream data around the globe with incredible speeds. But technology limitations with space communications have scientists waiting on the edge of their seats.

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Clean Water on Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The same technology used to purify drinking water for the International Space Station is saving and improving lives in rural areas on Earth.

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Cognitive Astrobiology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We go into space to learn about the universe, but we can also learn more about ourselves

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Paintballs Could Save the Earth From Asteroids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An MIT grad student is looking at unique ways to deflect asteroids with paint!

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Super Strong Foam Core from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Future bridges, airplanes, and even spaceships may be made out of super strong fiber-reinforced ... foam!

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Testing Pavement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FAA engineers evaluate the data from heavy duty test vehicles to produce improved pavement design and establish standards for new materials used on runways.

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A Tribute to Annie Glenn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA remembers Annie Glenn, a woman who was a source of strength to her husband and an American hero in her own right.

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Peeking Past the Eardrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than two million children each year are incorrectly prescribed antibiotics for an infection they don't have.

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Chewing Your Way to Good Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if the way you eat is just as important as what you eat?

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Understanding Asteroids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although we have learned much about objects in space, we still have many questions about what is going on beneath these rocky surfaces. And a NASA funded project might just help us get under the h...

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Tiny Little Rocket Engines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The tiniest satellites in space are built using smartphone components, but how do you build a rocket engine into a phone?

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Moon Gardens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bring your shovel, rake, and watering can- we're growing turnips... on the moon!

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What Your Video Games Have In Common With Super Computers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the fastest super-computers on the planet takes its cue from video games

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Nanomaterials Transform Hairstyling Tools from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA research inspires some out-of-this-world hairstyling tools!

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NASA Takes to the Skies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The DNA of the entire aviation industry is infused with NASA technology. And NASA flies with you, every time you take to the skies.

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The Barge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and supplies to the Moon on a single mission. And Pegasus is the only barge big enough to ferry the rocket to its place in space history.

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Earth Independent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technologies, like MOXIE are game-changing – enhancing NASA's human exploration program, and giving astronauts the tools they need to become Earth independent.

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ICE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sometimes called, “White Mars,” Antarctica is the perfect place to study how people react when you just can’t go home.

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Hawaiian Marscape from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here’s a great chef’s challenge – being creative with your ingredients - 140 million miles from home.

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Super Ball Bots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From art to robotics, NASA is interested in seeing just how flexible the Super Ball Bot can be.

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A Pointy Solution to Oil Spills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cactus needles point the way to absorbing ocean oil spills. Stick around for the explanation!

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Will London's Next Airport Rule the Waves? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Floating runways could solve future capacity problems at one of the world's busiest airports.

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Focus After the Fact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a camera you focus AFTER you take the picture, and photos will never be the same.

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Snoopy in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has shared a proud association with the late Charles M. Schultz and his American icon Snoopy since the Apollo missions began.

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Cryogenic Tanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cryogenics is the study of things at very low temperatures. And NASA is changing the way they work to keep things cool.

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Coffee Can Change the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

De-constructing a coffeemaker to learn how designers solved the engineering challenge of brewing coffee, quickly led to the realization that the entire process of coffee-making effectively matched ...

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Dust in the Wind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like any home, the International Space Station gets dusty. But unlike the dust in your home, these particles don’t settle – they float.

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New Gloves for Astronauts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You’ve got to hand it to the researchers at NASA for getting a grip on astronaut gloves.

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NASA Is with You in the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As NASA looks forward to celebrating the centennial of aviation research, we all benefit from a legacy of excellence. From the cockpit to arrival terminals, NASA is with you when you fly.

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The Flying Launchpad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An experimental launch system proposed by NASA Uses The World's Biggest Glider as a flying launch pad

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Tooth-Mounted Hearing Aid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A hearing aid you wear in your mouth

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OmniTouch Projected Touch Screen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a virtual computer touch screen...without the screen!

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Staring at a Star from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A small satellite designed to search for new planets beyond our solar system recently looked down at Earth to capture an image of California’s “City of Stars.”

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Visual Guidance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is a leader in the development of new visual guidance systems that make our airports safer.

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Photos the Blind Can Hear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the help of an artificial intelligence network, engineers have found a way to describe pictures posted on Facebook.

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Faster Faster Faster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As planes began flying faster, engineers discovered that uneven airflow over the aircraft caused a shockwave to form. But how do you study a plane moving at transonic speeds? Take it to NASA Lang...

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3D Fingerprints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we become more security conscious, biometrics are becoming more mainstream in our daily lives. But just how secure are the fingerprint codes on your smartphone?

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No Internet Required from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many of us scan QR codes to access sites on the Internet. But new technology could send us directly to information – no Internet required!

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Project Firestation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You know that thunder comes along with lightning. But does lightning, start, from thousand year-old cosmic rays?

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Lab on a Chip Has Multiple Uses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A complete and versatile bio chemical laboratory on a chip.

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Next Generation Satellite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Better weather forecasting and improved climate change data are coming thanks to a next-generation satellite recently launched by NASA.

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Breaking Ground on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package, or HP3, will measure how easily heat moves through the subsurface of Mars.

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Casting a Shadow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The darkness, and subsequent cold on the Moon, create issues for rovers that might be used to explore these extreme environments.

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Recycled Carbon Black from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have devised a new use for old tires.

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Computer Logic Goes to Hollywood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA Langley Formal Methods Team maintains a unique open source collection of mathematical proofs that support the development of safety-critical systems. And some of that code actually shows u...

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A Dusty Diet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team of aeronautics researchers are feeding ash to engines and standing back to see what happens.

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TV Sound System for People with a Hearing Loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While pumping up the volume on the television set is a common practice for people over 70, the result is not always comfortable for others in the room. But what if you could target the audio to a ...

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Bug Guts and Airplanes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It takes guts to be a NASA test pilot. In this case: bug guts, and lots of them!

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Wind Power Without the Tower from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can giant wind turbines be replaced with super-smart kites?

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Microwave Radiometer Breakthrough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new eye on the sky, sees the air in Three-D

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Flexible Aeroshells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A type of heat shield, or aeroshell, is needed to protect the spacecraft as they enter the atmosphere. And that rigid heat shield must fit inside the diameter of the rocket.

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Mimicking Terrain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At NASA’s Glenn Research Center, researchers can test rover components in a unique indoor lab, the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory.

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Spacing Between Planes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As part of a technology transfer program, NASA handed over to the Federal Aviation Administration, a computer software tool that will make landing at US airports even safer over the next few years.

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Teaching Engineering with Coffee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two professors at the University of California, Davis, help students solve the engineering challenge of brewing coffee to keep incoming students motivated.

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Printing Glass from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Molten glass in a 3D printer is a new variation on the ancient art of glass blowing.

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Dawn Is Headed to Ceres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Dawn mission triumphed at Vesta so stay tuned for an encore performance at Ceres!

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Space Robotics Adapted to Combat Breast Cancer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robot arms from the shuttle and space station are the basis for a new way to combat breast cancer

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Space Station Paves the Way to Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It never leaves lower Earth orbit... but the International Space Station is helping us get to Mars

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What's cooking...in Solar Cell Research from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's cooking... in solar cell production?

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Recorded Marsquake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s InSight Lander has recorded for the first time ever a marsquake, kicking off a new scientific field: Martian seismology!

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Space Tech to Float a Boat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like many innovations in NASA’s patent portfolio, these technologies have practical applications for use on Earth, or in this case, out on the open sea.

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Printing with Metals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a new printing process, metal powders are melted with a laser and deposited on a rotating rod from the inside out, changing the way 3D printing can be done.

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Oh Deer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From hunting, to car accidents, to crop damage, deer have a huge economic impact in the United States. And now NASA is using satellite data to track the deer.

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Transforming Darkness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are shining a light on moon craters with transforming power packs.

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Smartphones for Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA plans to give smartphones to robots on the International Space Station, making the robots even smarter.

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Cars That Connect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Color changing paint? Higher performing engines? No, the most significant feature you can expect at the Auto Show is all about connections

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Waterbox For Plants in a Desert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A unique invention brings promise to drought stricken areas of the world

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A Lab in the Palm of Your Hand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Medical lab work; from space... to the palm of your hand!

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When the Ohio Floods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than 500 miles of Kentucky’s northern border is defined by the Ohio River. But the Ohio and its tributaries are prone to flooding and the results can be disastrous.

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Solar Cycles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Approximately every 11 years, the sun undergoes a change from calm to violently active. But the timing of this important solar cycle is far from precise.

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Sending High Speed Data to Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

OPALS, a pathfinder for more advanced versions of laser communications systems, is leading the race for sending high speed data to Earth.

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Exploration Insects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CRICKET could be used to locate resources needed to provide a safe haven for humans, putting other water worlds in our reach.

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A Sweet Solution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We call them superbugs – those antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. So what’s all the buzz about now?

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Speed Matters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

OPALS, NASA’s laser communications systems, sends high-speed data to Earth in a flash!

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The Next Level in WiFi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Color changing paint? Higher performing engines? No, the most significant feature you can expect at the Auto Show is all about connections

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Kepler's Open House Lets You Hunt for New Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your chances have never been better to discover a new planet this week!

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New Year, New Discoveries (GRAIL) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we head toward the end of this year, a pair of lunar spacecraft are headed toward some big discoveries!

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Investigating Soft Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA interns are working on a soft robot that changes shape as it works.

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Enhancing Helicopter Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Night vision goggles are designed to provide pilots with the ability to see clearly at night.

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Advance Warning for Alzheimer's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A blood test to look for proteins that are a precursor marker for Alzheimer's could be a valuable gift of time.

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Soaring into the Next Century from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

X-1 made history as the first plane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Now Maxwell, NASA’s first new x-plane in a decade, will once again transform our skies.

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Lab Flies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Say hello to a fruit-fly-sorting robot that will make time “fly” by in the lab.

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Happy Birthday, Cassini from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is celebrating an amazing decade of discoveries around Saturn as the Cassini Spacecraft turns ten.

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Home of the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new approach to home energy monitoring makes all your appliances energy aware

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Getting to the Bottom of Future Sanitation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bill Gates hopes to save millions of lives worldwide... by funding the toilet of the future.

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Laser Wind Monitoring from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA researchers are using lasers to remotely measure wind with greater precision than ever.

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Open Source Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Open Source Rover created by engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is a scaled down version of Curiosity you can build yourself.

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Bringing the Universe Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA at Home invites you to be part of NASA’s exploration from around the world and across the universe.

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An Extra Limb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers at MIT have been working on robotic arms you can wear over your shoulders, or around your waist. The arms work with a mind of their own, to lend a hand where needed.

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Accuracy from a Distance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How accurate did NASA’s New Horizons team have to be to get the spacecraft in position to capture Pluto in such stunning detail?

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Water Anyone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Water is one ration that is absolutely essential – but how do soldiers know how much water to carry with them on a mission? Now there’s an app for that.

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3D Dining from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Good evening. I’ll be your server, and tonight’s specials are . . . whatever you would like us to print out!

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Peering on the Edge of Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the biggest telescope lens you can think of? Nope, not even close. How about lenses made from galaxies?

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NASA's Head of the Class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ten universities across the nation win funding for trail-blazing new space technologies

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In-Space Solar Sail Demo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Long ago, sailing ships made it possible to explore all corners of our world. Soon, a new type of sail that could help us explore the rest of the universe will be unfurled!

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Harvest Hash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Preparing food to eat in space is not an easy task. But high school students in Virginia have proven, for a second time, that they were up to the challenge.

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Navigation Doppler Lidar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Navigation Doppler Lidar determines a spacecraft’s exact speed and position, enabling it to land at a specific location on planetary surfaces.

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A Trojan Horse for Cancer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at Rice University have introduced a new, non-invasive, non-surgical cancer-fighting technique they call quadrapeutics.

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Picture of Precipitation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To accurately predict rainfall amounts, scientists need to understand the ratio of large drops to small or medium drops in a storm.

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Discover AQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is taking to the skies to determine how much pollution is at nose level.

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Video Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New age art connects the dots in this high tech video wall.

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Cyborg Insects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to map out a hazardous environment? No problem: Just follow the biobots!

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Ten Dollar Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Competitors show how to build a functioning robot for 10 dollars or less!

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Google's Garage Workshops from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some of history's greatest tech ideas were born in garages. One innovative company is bringing that creative environment back for its employees.

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Frog Skin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An innovative new product helps you heal faster in comfort.

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Foot Comfort from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adidas is hoping to improve foot comfort thanks to research they are conducting in space.

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Warp Speed Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A long-time staple of science fiction is faster-than-light travel, by “Warp Drive”. Will we ever have one, for real?

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Numbers Tell the Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, scientists use the same computer software used to study a star or planet to study statistics from anonymous cancer patients.

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NASA Insulation Keeps You Warm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA developed technologies may now keep you warmer --- in your own home.

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An Extra Set of Hands from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever wish you had an extra set of hands? Now you can just strap on a pair of robotic arms to help get those projects done all by yourself.

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Broadband From Beyond from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bend it, flex it, then heat it: and this new alloy snaps back into shape for thousands of cycles.

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Inflatable Tunnel Plugs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Giant inflatable plugs for subway train tunnels may protect cities from hurricanes and more

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Sustainability Base from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new NASA facility is one small step for architectural design, and one giant leap toward the future of the workplace.

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Boarding Pass for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is giving the public a chance to send their names, stenciled on a chip, to the Red Planet.

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Monitoring Wildfires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has a number of satellites that can look at pre-fire, active fire, and post-fire activity.

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Offshoots of Space Research from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You've probably ingested a bit of NASA innovation yourself.

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Fuel from Icy Moons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One award from NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts Program plans to demonstrate a cost-effective idea for sample return that taps into existing technologies.

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Lightweight Fuel Tanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Advanced techniques for fabricating lightweight fuel tanks will help spacecraft go farther than ever before.

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Floor Lights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rolling out the red carpet is so last century. The latest thing is light-up LED carpet to fit any situation.

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Robotic Muscles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new plastic muscle can lift 80 times its own weight. Plus, it can do one trick real muscles can't.

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2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge Announced from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A competition coming up next summer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could pave the way to the next generation of robotic explorers

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Hybrid Capacitors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recent scientific breakthroughs could lead to batteries that recharge in 90 seconds... and last a decade!

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Mars Cube One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The daring twins seem to have reached their limit. It has been over a month since engineers have heard from MarCO.

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Summer Ice Crystals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding high ice water content conditions can improve flight safety.

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Monitoring the Landscape from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Add-on research in the Great Smoky Mountains helps rangers understand the Park so they can manage it better.

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One Hundred Years of Aeronautics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the Air Traffic Operations Laboratory, a team at NASA Langley uses lab space and software to test today’s air systems.

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Brainwave Identity Codes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers have cracked the identify code, recognizing individuals by their brainwaves.

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Monitoring Pet Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A special collar can tell when your dog or cat is sick, even before they show obvious symptoms.

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NASA Tech Transfer Pays Off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new website pays you to imagine new products, using patented NASA technologies.

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21st Century Parachute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Paratroopers at Fort Bragg are using a new kind of parachute, the first update to the design in over fifty years

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Darker Than Black Metamaterial from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at Perdue University recently created a new material that absorbs 99 percent of all light that hits it, making it the darkest black on Earth.

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Under the Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA will join an international crew on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean this summer to prepare for future deep space missions.

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Transportation to the Pad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The iconic Astrovan has been replaced.

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FINDER to the Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FINDER is useful for detecting heartbeats through rooftops, helping rescue workers quickly identify people who need help.

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Solar Sails from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although much like a sail on a sailboat, this design is not your typical solar sail. HERTS is a propulsion system ideal for deep space missions to the outer planets and beyond.

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Printing with Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No more running out of ink - a new process takes the ink out of printing.

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NASA Fish Watch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commercial fishermen as well as oceanographers share and depend on NASA satellite data to get the real fish story.

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Nano-scale Rocket Engine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The tiniest satellites in space are built using smartphone components... but how do you build a rocket engine into a phone?

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Heart Implants Without Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Radio waves make it possible for cardiac patients to go unplugged

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Wearable Antennae for Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sailors, hikers, and mountain climbers have a new way to make sure help is on the way - right when it's needed most.

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Smaller than a Cell Phone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These 3D printed sensors could be used for a variety of space applications.

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Technology Portfolio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Visit the NASA Technology Transfer program online and browse the entire portfolio to find a NASA invention you could license.

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Escape Routes for Firefighters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before ever battling the flames of a wildfire, the U.S. Forestry Service works with firefighters to identify the best escape routes to designated safety zones.

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Where to Land from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA Langley’s Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate is doing what they do best – applying their expertise in flight and robotic designs to find an innovative crash/landing system for UAVs.

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NASA Tech Transfer for Skin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA technologies often make their way into the commercial world, but this NASA tech transfer may appear at your favorite grocery or department store!

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Air Filters that Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA developed air cleaning system for the International Space Station inspires an asthma-busting air cleaner for homes and schools.

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Spitzer: The Exoplanet Hunter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of NASA's four Great Space Observatories gets a new lease on life after retirement, hunting for exo-planets.

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X-1 Exoskeleton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A robot, worn like a pair of pants, could give astronauts super strength

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Driverless Car from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Self-driving cars may finally be moving from science fiction movies, right into your home garage.

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Moon Tunes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Music is as much a part of human nature as the drive to explore, so it’s no wonder music plays a role in space history.

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The Cupola from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This unique observation deck is a window to the world from space.

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Game Changing Inflatables from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An inflatable airlock made of non-rigid materials could be incorporated into expandable habitats that would be more efficient to pack and take up much less storage space.

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Disrupting Your Biorhythm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone has a slightly different circadian rhythm, the body’s biological clock that tells us when to sleep and when to wake. Unfortunately, light at night throws our circadian rhythm out of whack.

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Generating Gravity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those of us who remember 2001 – A Space Odyssey, science is about to imitate art once again as engineers give exercise a whole new spin.

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Star Bright, Star Dim from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cold stars and Goldilocks planets: just two of the amazing discoveries by NASA’s fleet of telescopes in space.

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2D Semiconductors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to the odd world of two dimensional semi conductors, where defects are actually a useful improvement!

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Experts Put the Speed in Speedo Swimsuits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A swimwear company boosts their brain power to win

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Laser Communications Relay Demo Mission from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An upcoming satellite mission tests replacing radio links in future spacecraft with lasers.

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Busy as an Astrobee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Busy as a bee, or in this case, Astrobee. These robots are working hard on the International Space Station.

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Passive Plant Systems from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before astronauts took the first historic bite of lettuce in space, every piece of equipment needed to grow that lettuce was tested in a lab at NASA.

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Symphony in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like a roaring ocean surf, plasma waves in space create a musical chorus all their own.

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Up to the Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Vascular Tissue Challenge, one of NASA’s Centennial Challenge competitions, is looking at ways to effectively mitigate the toll space travel takes on the human body.

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Owls Inspire Turbines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When searching for ways to reduce the noise associated with wind turbines and airplanes, researchers have turned to the experts in nature – the owl.

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Reset Your Body Clock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You’re in Maui, but your body is still in Cleveland. Re-set your body clock with an app that defeats jet lag!

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Mars 2020 Lander from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA wants to know: What experiments would YOU want to put on the next Mars Rover?

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The Danger Twins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Twin Radiation Belt Storm probes will make future space travelers safer from radiation

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Cell Phone Chemical Sensor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phone apps aren't new- but a cell phone with a nose for danger IS!

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Tissue Chips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tissue chips could help predict the effectiveness of medicine in humans.

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Runway Friction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA regulates the operation and maintenance of our massive airport system. An understanding of surface conditions, including runway traction, is a key element of that system.

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Identifying Driving Hazards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Older drivers may be more capable of adapting their responses to driving hazards when driving in heavy traffic.

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A New Spin on Aeronautics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In March 1941, engineers at what is now NASA Langley Research Center began operating a unique wind tunnel that would test more than 600 projects to date.

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Bacon Flavored Seaweed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To both health conscious eaters and environmentalists alike, seaweed is an exciting crop. It thrives in waters that humans are pumping full of pollutants, and now – it tastes like bacon!

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Testing the Next Space Launch System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA engineers are designing advanced rocket stages by crushing them. And the result is America’s super-sized Space Launch System.

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The Carbon Nanotube Computer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A rival technology to silicon computer chips, takes its first baby steps, into the future of computing

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Inflatable Satellites from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tapping in to NASA expertise, a Huntsville Alabama company developed a line of ultra-portable satellite communication systems that perform as well as rigid dishes

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Intelligent Structures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A futuristic monitoring system originally conceived for spaceships may soon help keep you safe on the road.

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Seasons on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new public tool developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory gives anyone interested in checking out the Mars Weather website – an up-to-date weather report on Mars.

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Getting Ready for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once on Mars, Perseverance will collect and store rock samples, search for signs of microbial life, and pave the way for the humans who will follow.

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Oobleck for Roads from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“Non-Newtonian Fluids” can behave like solids OR liquids, thickening or thinning, depending on the mechanical stress put on them. They can even be used to repair roads.

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Without the Waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are currently testing a milk-based alternative to plastic that is both biodegradable and edible.

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Remote Thinking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can't find that TV remote again? No worries...just change the channel with your mind...

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Energy Saving Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new approach to home energy monitoring makes all your appliances energy efficient.

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Big Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When your mission is to study everything about the Universe, you are going to be collecting LOTS of data- But where does it all go?

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Tooth Tattoos Detect Sickness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tooth tattoos will tell you when you are sick, and why

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Laser Guide Pod Cars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A transportation concept born in the 1950s is now taking airport passengers in London toward the future.

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Images of Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now some of the spectacular images recorded by Earth-observing satellites have been put together in NASA’s new book, “Earth.”

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Improvements in the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking to the sky is what NASA does best and NASA’s technology portfolio includes design improvements for the next wave of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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The Triton Hopper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if a spacecraft could simply use the resources found on moons to make exploration possible . . . ? A new hopper for Triton could use the available resources to operate.

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Trees in the Forest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using forestry databases and U.S. Forest Service drones, a team has developed a computer simulation capable of growing realistic virtual forests.

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Offline Information from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many of us scan QR codes to access sites on the Internet. But new technology could send us directly to information – no Internet required!

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Kaleidoscope Skylight Brings Light to the Subway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Yorkers entering the subway have a bright new reason to look up.

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The Biggest Little Droplet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a big future, in the production of tiny droplets of water. We'll condense it all down for you, next

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Shining a Light on Dark Matter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

80 percent of your universe has been in hiding... but new evidence sheds some light on it.

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Collaborative Online Game Advances Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Online gamers are helping unlock some tough biochemistry puzzles - that have stumped researchers for years!

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Scientific Splashdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station conduct a variety of scientific research, but how do they get the results of those experiments back to Earth?

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Using Remote Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has reduced the number of onsite staff going into work each day. But, thanks to remote technologies, NASA is moving ahead with everything from space exploration to Earth science research.

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Power from Traffic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we harvest electricity from the flow of daily rush hour traffic? One inventor thinks so.

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Super Computer for Air Traffic Control from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sherlock does what no previous program was able to do – merge all of the air traffic information, producing end-to-end flight information for the entire U.S. airspace.

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Getting Us to Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From understanding how the human body reacts to long-term spaceflight to testing critical systems for Mars missions, the International Space Station is our stepping stone to deep-space exploration.

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Technology to Improve Basketball Shots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Basketball coaches may soon assign workouts

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Deep Impact Retires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's Deep Impact probe retires after going above and beyond... Way beyond its initial mission

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Folding Car Goes Into Production from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new folding car goes into production in Spain and it may just transform the way your city looks and works

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Star-mapping Algorithm Spots Endangered Animals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you 'spot' one Polar Bear out of a lineup?

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Artemis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology. Now Artemis is the name of NASA’s program to return astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024.

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Riding on the Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than 10.9 million people submitted their names to ride aboard NASA’s next rover to the Red Planet.

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A Lighthouse Beacon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer, or NICER mission, will study the extraordinary physics of neutron stars.

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Red Box Cell Repair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The prolific use of cell phones has rendered the United Kingdom’s recognizable red boxes almost useless. But one company is breathing new life into the iconic fixtures, repurposing the structures ...

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Super Charged Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if you could charge your cell phone and other electronics in less than a minute?

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Monitoring Sunken Ships in Pearl Harbor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The National Park Service is using modern technology to protect history.

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Toothbrush Of The Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 3d printed custom toothbrush can clean your teeth in just 6 seconds

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Transformer Apartment Folds and Changes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new MIT prototype design for apartments employs rooms with moveable wall components

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Nanotechnology Biosensor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nanotechnology - this science of the future is making present-day life on Earth a little safer.

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Eyes for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are building the Mars 2020 rover and the high def cameras the rover will use as eyes are its latest additions.

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Never Before Possible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is researching ways to use unmanned aircraft and the equipment to control them remotely for a number of critical airport applications.

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Bits and Bytes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In spite of equipment upgrades, our fiber cable technology will soon reach its limit.

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Feeling Groovy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Drivers are familiar with grooved highway surfaces, but you might not realize that those grooves began at NASA Langley Research Center.

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Fingerprints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding a fingerprint match means sifting through huge databases – and that takes time. But what if you could rule out many of the suspects before you started looking for a match?

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Cat-Righting for Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Solutions to some of our most difficult challenges are often found in nature. This time, researchers are studying cats to make safer landings for robots.

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Ambient Backscatter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambient backscatter is a new way for devices to communicate without any on-board batteries.

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Curiosity's Martian Arm Points to Spin-Offs on Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technologies employed on the Curiosity rover's robotic arm are impacting medical factories back here on Earth

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Google Art Project from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An immersive technology opens the virtual door to some the world's most acclaimed art museums.

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Landmark Twins Study from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an unprecedented sharing of discovery, 84 researchers have released their key findings from NASA’s landmark Twins Study.

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NASA Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Artists bridge the gap between imagination and illustration and can bring even the most complex concepts to life.

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First Pictures from Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pictures Viking sent to Earth more than 40 years ago are helping scientists today pick landing sites for Mars missions in the future.

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An Attraction to Healing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new bandage, developed by a team at Northwestern University, helps heal wounds faster and without pain when it is removed.

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Personal Gait and Glaucoma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nearly 3 million Americans have glaucoma. Currently there’s no cure for this degenerative disease, but a new tool could help doctors diagnose the condition before it becomes more difficult to treat.

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Breaking the Speed Record for Fiber Optics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We want instantaneous communication, but do we have the bandwidth to support it?

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If Your Teeth Could Talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If your teeth could talk, what could they tell you about your health? Say aah, and we'll tell you

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When Your Car Becomes a Back-Seat Driver from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cars in Ann Arbor, Michigan will use wireless communications to talk to each other in an attempt to enhance driving safety

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Clean Space Clothes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Specially engineered space undergarments are giving a new twist to the term 'long-duration mission.'

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Leaf Alerts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On long-duration space missions, astronauts will have to grow their own food and time spent tending plants is time that can’t be spent on scientific exploration.

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Stargazing on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Occasionally, even NASA’s Curiosity Rover stops to gaze at the stars.

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Energy from the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A project by researchers at the University of Washington is developing a new way for devices to communicate without any on-board batteries.

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Viking Discoveries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Viking was an ambitious mission that resulted in discoveries about Mars that no one had expected.

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Dark Skies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People have always looked to the night sky for navigation, to predict the seasons, or for religious celebrations. But is our love of light affecting our view of the stars?

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Suspended Animation for Space Travel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Going to sleep may make the trip seem faster, especially if you’re headed to Mars!

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Flexible Lenses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists and engineers learn to improve mechanical devices by imitating nature. Today, we take a new look at adjustable lenses

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How Green Is Your Rocket Fuel? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA works on developing a new class of green rocket fuels that are safer, and more environmentally responsible

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Little WINCs for Ultra-Small Satellites from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have created a tiny satellite payload that opens up a giant opportunity!

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The Mars Helicopter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mars Helicopter is what’s called a technology demonstrator. Its sole goal is to show we can actually do this mission.

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Two Extra Sets of Hands from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More hands make light work. And that saying has never been truer than on the International Space Station right now.

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Songs from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Satellites record electromagnetic fluctuations that can be converted into audio files using computer algorithms.

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Keeping Frozen Food Safe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here’s a simple solution that will keep you and your family safe, even if you were left in the dark.

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Space Grown Flowers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station are ready to take gardening to the next level – and say it with flowers.

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Giant Research Robot ISAAC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It looks like something from a Transformers movie, but this Giant Research Robot is here to help NASA.

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TextureCam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A JPL experiment is showing promise in giving future planetary rovers a chance to choose their own exploration targets

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Smart Wings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Humans started flying by imitating birds and now we're at it again

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Space Tires That Never Go Flat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology built for future moon rovers may one day keep you from getting a flat tire here on Earth!

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Testing in the Tunnel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the adjoining control room at NASA Langley’s Transonic Dynamics Tunnel, researchers analyze what’s happening to the model inside.

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Expert Advice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No one understands isolation better than the astronauts who have successfully lived on the International Space Station.

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Lights from Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Often referred to as night lights, satellite images of Earth at night are more than just pretty pictures.

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Space Robotics Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In NASA’s new Space Robotics Challenge, each team’s virtual robot, patterned after Robonaut 5, will be challenged with resolving the aftermath of a dust storm that has damaged a Martian habitat.

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Star Simulation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you test a giant telescope before sending it to space? The engineers at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center have the answer.

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Bacteria to Fight Food Allergies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There’s new hope for people with severe food allergies – and it’s all in your gut!

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Space Station Salad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space Station Salad: a new experiment will let astronauts grow their own veggies in orbit

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Open Source Airplanes for the Masses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new open source project attempts to solve the complexity of building experimental and amateur aircraft

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Shaking Up Osteoporosis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does osteoporosis have you rattled? Exercise techniques from space could lead to new treatments for patients on Earth.

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Technology Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In keeping with the spirit of the Wright Brothers and other American innovators, the Centennial Challenge prizes are offered to independent inventors.

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Spring Tires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With spring tires made from this nickel titanium alloy, NASA engineers are reinventing wheels that could roll across the Moon and Mars.

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Power from Waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Waste products can be recycled to produce electricity.

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See-through Walls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A research team from the University of Maryland made a breakthrough discovery – transparent wood. They created the material by bleaching wood.

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Priceless Fraud Detectors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are testing a new counterfeit prevention too small to be seen with the naked eye, but worth its weight in gold.

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Surfing Space-Time at Warp Speed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A long-time staple of science fiction is faster-than-light travel, by “Warp Drive”. Will we ever have one, for real?

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NASA's World Record Ion Thruster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA built rocket engine sets a world record by running continuously for more than five and a half years

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The First 100 Feet are the Hardest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next generation in planetary landing vehicles takes some 100 foot baby steps and we're there to see it!

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Smart Helicopter Blades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new helicopter blade may shape the way you travel in the future.

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Glass Cockpits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The integration of glass cockpits into both future airliners and modern spacecraft like Orion, continue to make this work an aviation success!

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The Sounds of Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space contains energetic charged particles which are continually tossed to and fro by the motion of plasma waves.

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Not Cold Enough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether it's for solar surfing or storing liquid oxygen, NASA is looking for a way to achieve cryogenic temperatures in deep space.

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You Can’t Take It with You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we are truly to become space explorers, we have to learn, just as early pioneers did, to live off the land. For NASA that means developing technologies for in situ resource utilization.

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Discovering the Birthplace of Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA gets WISE and uses citizen scientists to deal with the flood of data facing them.

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Group Behavior in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We go into space to learn about the universe, but we can also learn more about ourselves.

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Space Cuisine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here's a great chef's challenge - being creative with your ingredients 140 million miles from home

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The Saltiest Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA sails the oceans measuring ocean salinity to help improve climate models and weather prediction

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From Space to the Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology from a space mission that tested Einstein's theories is changing the face of farming around the world

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Leak Locator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This robotic sniffer has become a valuable asset on the International Space Station.

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Future Communications from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA currently communicates with all its deep space explorers through radio signals.

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Self Righting Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When a robot falls down, there's no easy way to get it back on its feet – but a solution could be a click away.

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Artificial Intelligence for First Responders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First responders, like police, firefighters, or paramedics can be outfitted with wearable sensors to identify GPS location, temperature, presence of gases, and heat patterns in other rooms. But th...

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Hitching a Ride to Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CubeSats are headed for interplanetary exploration and the unique communications satellites are going to hitch a ride to Mars.

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Robo-Roots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do we learn the way plant roots work? How about with a robotic root?

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Cellphone Spacesuit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You may have bought the hot new phone... but how do you keep it from getting TOO hot? With A Cellphone Spacesuit

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Spider-Fab Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine a robotic spider, building a kilometer wide web in space, to catch galactic radio signals ...or relay your phone calls

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EHD Heat Pump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is testing a tiny super-cooling heat pump that may change the way computers are built!

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Dynamic Dust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts exploring the Moon’s South Pole are going to need help keeping lunar dust out of hard to reach places.

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Vacuuming in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Floating dust is a problem for astronauts living on the International Space Station.

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Take a Walk on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What was once only available to a select group of scientists is now available to all; so anyone with an internet connection can take a walk on Mars.

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Hitching a Ride on the ISS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wind speed and direction observations over the ocean are crucial inputs for weather forecasting, developing global weather models, and analyzing weather patterns. And wind scatterometers mounted o...

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Left Handed Nicotine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new nicotine vaccine may succeed where others have failed.

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Interplanetary Internet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Interplanetary Internet is poised to get a massive speed upgrade, using lasers. Think of it as Broadband from beyond

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NASA's FINDER from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new rescue device can detect your heartbeat and respiration, even thru 20 feet of concrete

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Quantum Teleportation Comes a Step Closer To Practicality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore how to using quantum entanglement to send messages more efficiently, and more securely, in a future quantum Internet

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Power Beaming Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A competition to improve reliable and efficient wireless power transmission could revolutionize space exploration, and even methods for providing power to disaster areas here on Earth

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Testing the Launch Abort System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA successfully demonstrated that the Orion spacecraft’s launch abort system can outrun a speeding rocket while pulling astronauts to safety.

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Turbo Balloon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Noctilucent clouds are a unique atmospheric phenomenon.

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Monitoring Pollution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using both ultraviolet and visible light, TEMPO will monitor the air across North America – from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean; from Mexico City and the Yucatan Peninsula to the Canadian oil sa...

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You Are What You Eat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You are what you eat --- and that’s especially true for astronauts on the International Space Station where nutrition plays a key role in mitigating the negative effects of space on the human body....

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Manufacturing in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 3D printer sent to the International Space Station makes on-demand manufacturing a reality.

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NASA Rescue Receivers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking for some reasons to appreciate NASA technology? We can give you thirty thousand of them!

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Get Paid to Stay in Bed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do YOU have The Right Stuff ...to spend 70 days, flat in bed...for science? NASA is hiring!

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If Heat Shields Could Talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take a look at how NASA engineers used MSL to help improve future heat shields

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Gravity Probe B from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Gravity Probe B mission took on one of science's most intriguing challenges- to confirm a space-time vortex around our planet.

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Aboard a Falcon Heavy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket left the launchpad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center early in the morning on June 25. Among the 24 satellites onboard were four NASA technology and science payloads.

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Plutoed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When even the discovery of Neptune couldn’t explain Uranus’s unusual movements, astronomers began the search for Planet X.

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Estimates of Impact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers from the University of Iowa and the United States Geological Survey have developed a rapid response system that uses satellite and GPS data to identify the location of the earthquake an...

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E Gliders for Airless Worlds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s very difficult to have mobility in the absence of gravity. So a team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is ringing in a new era of spacecraft technology to meet the challenge.

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Accidental Concrete from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An accidental engineering achievement puts us on an environmentally friendly road.

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Fuel Cells from Waste Products from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tiny microbial fuel cells can break down human waste and give off electricity. Could they become our “number one” power source?

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Needleless Vaccinations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new way to immunize without using hypodermic needles, could eradicate polio worldwide and make life easier for patients at home

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High-Temp Superconductors Controlled by Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shining UV light on superconductors has a surprising effect

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Sample Return Centennial Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can you build a robot that can fetch your slippers from the living room? How about from behind a rock on Mars?!?!

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NASA Is Going Green from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This small spacecraft the size of a mini-refrigerator is packed with cutting-edge green technology.

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Safeguarding Workers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA and University Hospitals in Cleveland have joined forces to fight COVID-19.

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Creative Minds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at NASA Langley have come up with a multi-phase project that starts with a robotic airship and ends with a floating city in the clouds of Venus.

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Pictures in the Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team of university scientists aren’t just looking for pictures in the clouds. They have discovered that changes in cloud cover can actually point to the biomes many unique plants and animals cal...

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Computer Composers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the sounds in video games to the scores for films, much of the music we hear today has actually been composed by a computer.

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Hubble Hunts for Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a giant planet, bigger than Jupiter, orbiting a star, light-years away. So how can we tell if it has water?

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Orion Recovery Operations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Navy practices recovering the new Orion Space capsule, after splashdown

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Water Quality App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new app allows users to monitor water quality and potentially warn of possible well water contamination

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X-Flex Blast Protection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heard about the new blast protection system for buildings? The strength of this innovative design ... is in the wallpaper!

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A Spirit of Cooperation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Several companies joined NASA to support university teams as they tried to extract water from a simulated lunar surface.

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Keep the Java Flowing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wicked Joe Coffee, a family-owned company in Maine, turned to space-based data to build the roasting facility that keeps their java flowing.

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Forget that Password from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Buffalo have developed a Doppler radar system that can identify the unique shape and size of person's heart.

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Wet Behind the Eardrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The key symptom for a middle-ear infection is a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum. Unfortunately, an otoscope, the device a doctor uses to peek inside your ear, can’t see past the eardrum, maki...

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Space Cups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking a drink in space, where microgravity affects the way fluids behave, is a complicated task. But thanks to research conducted on the International Space Station, a new cup may replace sealed d...

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Water Under the Ice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You might think that every large body of water on Earth has been explored… Well, you’d be wrong.

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Highest Resolution of the Night Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who's got the sharpest eye? We'll see what happens when you turbo charge a ground based telescope with Adaptive Optics

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The River Maker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers tweak nature to give kayakers the perfect ride

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Nano-Sat Centennial Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Calling all rocket enthusiasts ... your hobby just might launch new business opportunities ... literally!!

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Ionospheric Bubbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These unpredictable bubbles can disrupt key communications and GPS signals without warning.

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Working in Tandem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mars 2020 rover contains an armada of imaging equipment, from wide-angle landscape cameras to narrow-angle high resolution zoom lenses.

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Pacemaker Wires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

LaRC-SI is used in flexible circuitry, advanced composites and adhesives, and as a protective coating for fiber optics and wires.

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Pluto in Half the Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if we could put a spacecraft in orbit around Pluto, a lander on Pluto, and we could get it to Pluto in only 4 years? NIAC is putting that idea to the test.

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The Better to Hear You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new device could turn the world of hearing aids on its ear.

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OCO-2 Combats Climate Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new satellite will take the most precise measurements yet of carbon dioxide around the globe, increasing our understanding of climate change.

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Astronaut Twins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Identical twins will compare their physical changes, after one of them spends a year in orbit

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Making Your Building More Like a Spaceship from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA builds a working, living office building developed to consider its own environment

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Artificial Energy Leaves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nature has inspired a technology that's being called a revolutionary leap in energy storage.

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Cosmic Fireworks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you missed the fireworks on the 4th of July, you still have time to catch these celestial outbursts in dramatic red, white, and blue.

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A Birthday Image from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you are curious about what Hubble might have been looking at on your birthday, you’re in luck.

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That Perfect Piece of Chocolate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chocolatiers hire an army of materials scientists and technology experts to create the conditions that make the perfect piece of chocolate.

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Training for a Spacewalk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mastering an extravehicular activity, or spacewalk would be crucial in proving that NASA was ready to actually put a man on the moon. But how could astronauts learn to walk in space while practici...

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Pinpointing Your DNA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You have GPS in your DNA and it can pin-point your old neighborhood… From a thousand years ago!

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Ferro-Fluids in Your Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Smart materials have revolutionized industry by helping produce better products. Now, NASA’s trying to make smart materials even smarter.

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Mystery Particle to Make Devices Even Tinier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you make a hard drive hold more and more in the same space? Use smaller magnetic particles

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Operation Icebridge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A subchaser plane skims the ice cap while shooting laser beams to study ice thickness

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Night Rover Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA exploration challenge is keeping engineers - and robots - up all night!

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Avoiding Bird Strikes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA’s Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program has grown wings and taken off.

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In the Twilight Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A comet is visiting from the most distant parts of our solar system, making a once-in-a-lifetime appearance.

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Out in the Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a lot of vital machinery like steam-powered generators, a condenser uses this effect to cool hot gasses, improving the engine's operating cycle.

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Wallops Return to Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rocket launches to the International Space Station from Virginia are back!

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Fishing Tips from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commercial fishermen as well as oceanographers share and depend on NASA satellite data to get the real fish story.

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Vibrating Insoles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A subtle tingle to the sole may be just what the doctor ordered to keep seniors on their feet.

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Robotic Plant Roots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do we learn the way plant roots work? How about with a robotic root?

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Hydrogel Breakthrough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists create a new substance tougher than anything seen before

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NeoNurture Incubator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Repurposed car parts are helping save newborns in developing countries

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Secrets of Apollo 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1960’s Charles Schultz created comic strips depicting Snoopy on the Moon, capturing public excitement about America’s achievements in space.

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Protection Protocols from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When NASA’s Perseverance rover travels to Mars to search for signs of life, it is important that the spacecraft doesn’t introduce any Earth bacteria into the Martian environment.

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Vertical Flight Heritage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 50-year partnership between NASA and the U.S. Army has helped enhance both military and civilian helicopters – validating innovations like cockpit airbags and wire protection systems.

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Without the Bitter Taste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those of us who love milk chocolate, but prefer the healthier choice of dark chocolate, help is on the way.

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Under the Sea – On Titan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s future might include a robotic submarine to the Kraken Sea on Titan.

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White Noise for Your Nose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The answer to neutralizing a really smelly situation could be as simple as creating a white smell machine.

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Making the Case for Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA scientists discuss what makes a possible mission to Europa so exciting- three things that could mean life

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Missile Seeking Cameras and the NBA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Networked cameras and tracking software are helping collect the latest stats of your favorite basketball players

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NASA Centennial Challenges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're an inventor that likes a challenge ... NASA is looking for your revolutionary ideas!

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Practicing for the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A full-scale Lunar Excursion Module Simulator could be suspended from the gantry’s steel frame, so astronauts could practice piloting the LEM the final one hundred fifty feet before landing on the ...

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Diamonds in the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are. Like a diamond in the sky. That familiar nursery rhyme may actually have a ring of truth.

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The Pace Pet Collar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pet owner can either track data or opt to let the computer forward that information directly to the vet – all in real time.

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A Floating Plaza from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The technology that has been used to float a boat, or more precisely, a submarine, is now making a splash in Florida.

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Pictures of Pluto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nine years, three billion miles, and still going strong. New Horizons is using pictures to map its way to Pluto and beyond.

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3D Printed Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working with USC to design lunar structures, but could that same technology be used to build your next home?

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Cactus Needles Point to Oil spill Solution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cactus needles point the way to absorbing ocean oil spills. Stick around for the explanation!

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Smile Scanner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists studying face-to-face communication have created a computer algorithm that's better than humans at reading authentic smiles

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Parachutes for Entire Aircraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rocket launched parachutes are making flight safer for pilots and passengers.

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Moon Landing Stamps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A worldwide audience watched and listened when American Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the Moon.

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Moving through the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is something about seeing your software do something in the physical world at the end of the day.

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Revealing Flaws from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're building an airplane wing, and you want to know just how far it will bend before it breaks... you could just go ahead and break it. But there has to be a better way.

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Rooftop Satellite Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hampton University has been preparing for the antenna’s arrival for the past five years, and now, they’re ready to join a small, but elite nationwide network that provides the most up-to-date atmos...

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Be a Virtual Astronaut! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The evolution of virtual reality puts you in an astronaut suit!

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LCD Technology Inspired by a Squid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists use the designs and processes seen in nature to help solve human problems. But how can a squid make better televisions?

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Self Assembling Medicine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A whole new way to develop medicines where the drugs assemble themselves!

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Print Your Own Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA NIAC supported concept could lead to spacecraft that could be printed and enable exploration in exciting new ways

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Aerogel Insulation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Next time you build a house ... you might want to insulate it with solid smoke.

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Mapping Earthquakes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two strong earthquakes recently rattled Southern California and the resulting damage can be seen from space.

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Advancing Aviation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On a journey that began with the Wright Brothers, today’s researchers at the Federal Aviation Administration are taking aviation to new heights.

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Making Minutes Count from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA app monitors an aircraft's current position, altitude, flight route, air traffic, and real-time weather conditions --- and searches for changes in altitudes or routes that can save flight time.

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Tracking Your Luggage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can book tickets, check-in to flights, keep track of travel plans, and review air miles, but now this app will even let you track your luggage.

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NASA and the 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 2010, all eyes were on 33 miners trapped for more than 2 months in a Chilean copper mine. As the world watched, a team from NASA took what they had learned about protecting humans in hostile en...

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Landing on a Comet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flybys are difficult; going into orbit more difficult; and landing ---- ridiculously difficult. But the space agencies of Earth have added a seventh body to their list of landing successes.

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Titanium Dioxide Fuel Production from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From paint to sunscreen to food additives, titanium dioxide is a useful tool. Now, a new technique may make it a useful green fuel producer

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Disease Detecting Breathalyzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new single breath sensor could tell you if you have a hidden disease

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Battery Powered Eyeglasses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bifocals are so 18th century! The future of eyeglasses will be here in the blink of an eye.

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When the Dust Settled from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Viking project, managed by teams at NASA Langley, gave us our first high resolution images of Mars.

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Powerful Propulsion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts bound for Mars will need to travel 140 million miles into deep space. And getting there as quickly as possible reduces some of the risk of being away from Earth.

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Months at the South Pole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The isolation, absence of family, interacting with the same people, and going months without shipments of fresh food or mail make Antarctica very similar to spaceflight.

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Cranberry Crush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The health properties of cranberries are undisputed. And now doctors believe the bright red berries could be used to fight one of the biggest public health threats today.

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Colorful Images from Black and White from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many NASA cameras record images in black and white. So what does it take to produce those pictures in living color?

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A New Method to Track the Solar Cycle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new method may help NASA pinpoint the timing of our solar cycle.

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Mapping Soil Moisture from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new instrument will track the Big Three cycles of Water, Carbon, and Energy from space

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Jellybots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A group of scientists and engineers are designing a futuristic robotic sea scout based on characteristics of jellyfish

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An App to Zap Mosquitos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They bite, they buzz, and pesky mosquitos spread diseases that kill nearly 2.7 million people a year. But NASA has an app that can reduce mosquito problems.

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Sextant Navigation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space station astronauts are testing navigation techniques to compensate for the challenges of taking steady, clean sights on a vehicle hurtling through space.

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Inflatable Heat Shield from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The largest rover we’ve landed on Mars is about the size of a car. But sending humans to Mars will require a much bigger spacecraft – and that means new technologies to land the payload.

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More than an Oddity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Congress set up NACA, they gave them one primary mission: to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution.

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A Fisheye View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Only 225 people have ever set foot in or on the International Space Station. So few of us have ever seen what it really looks like inside. Until now.

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Biodegradable Bones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Medical researchers are experimenting with biodegradable bone replacements – and the main ingredient: volcanic ash!

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SpiderFab On-Orbit Construction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, but SpiderFab could radically change the way we build and deploy spacecraft.

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Skyscraper Greenhouses of the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Farms of the future may move to city skyscrapers downtown

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iFloor? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine if the entire floor in your house had multi-touch capability like your smartphone

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Nanodotes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are developing a new treatment for the 5 million people a year who are snakebite victims.

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Station Operations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Living in space isn’t just about the technology, but about the people who believe in teamwork, vigilance, and responsibility.

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Powered Flight on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ingenuity, the first Mars helicopter will ride to the Red Planet attached to the belly of the Perseverance rover.

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Testing Telescopes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you test a giant telescope before sending it to space?

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Defense Against the Dark Arts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An audience of 22,000 watched as seven powerful, autonomous systems squared off in what was described as the world’s first all-machine hacking tournament.

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Shadowclock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking for a way to pass the time? With some basic programming skills, you could make your own Shadowclock.

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Thirsty App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thirsty? There’s an App for That!

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Golden Solar Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Solar cells without silicon are designed to make hydrogen fuel from water

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The Math and Science of Hair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists Take a Look at the Math and Science of Hair

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Lighten Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A synthetic field laboratory at JPL allows scientists to perform experiments in hours that would have required months if they were using actual plants.

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Satellite Farming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

GPS was a new idea when John Deere began using the technology to measure crop yields and help farmers determine seed productivity.

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Prototype Ventilator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new high-pressure ventilator, called VITAL, has been developed by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to free up the nation's supply of traditional ventilators.

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War on Infections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The ongoing war against infections has a new weapon today and for a change, it's physical, not chemical or biological.

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A Crowded Universe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to a deep sky census, the universe may be a lot more crowded than we believed.

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Disruptive Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To most of us disruptive is a bad word, but to NASA, it’s a way to move technology forward!

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An Unstealable Bicycle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Opportunistic thieves create headaches for urban bike riders. But what if you rode an unstealable bike?

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From Deep Space to Your Car from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The science behind powering deep space probes may help your car save gas

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Astronaut Toothpaste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Toothpaste designed for astronauts in space proves useful for young and old

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Fabric Samples in a Wind Tunnel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sensors were used to measure air flow and drag on 60 different fabrics at various wind speeds to make a swimsuit that would propel through water faster and more efficiently.

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Shape Memory Alloys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Much like ice melting and refreezing, shape memory alloy transformation is reversible, allowing the wing to fold and unfold.

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Trash to Fuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By processing small pieces of trash in a high temperature reactor, OSCAR is advancing innovative technology for managing waste in space.

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Contamination Accountability from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Food poisoning puts thousands of lives at risk each year, but tracking tainted food just got easier.

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A Growing Interest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA needs to send plants on deep space missions as food for astronauts. But the scientists just don’t have time to check out thousands of plant varieties themselves. So NASA has put their research...

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Air Quality on Your Phone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monitoring air quality may be as easy as adding a sensor to your phone.

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Orion Computers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Orion’s first flight test isn’t just about the spacecraft, but the computer system that controls it as well.

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Spray On Semiconductors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spray on semiconductors could revolutionize electronics as we know them

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Exit Signs Go Green from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA helped test materials for emergency exit signs that illuminate without the need for electricity, maintenance, or a power connection

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A New Class of Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA and the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Administration have been working on Kilopower, a small, lightweight fission power system that could be used where there is little sunshine.

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Testing Materials in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is world famous for the development of space-tailored polymers, but like all materials sent to space, they must be tested before they can be used.

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Shorter Wavelengths from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When humans travel to Mars, they may use lasers to phone home.

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Counting Calories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts have a tool that can help them track their dietary habits in real time.

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Atomic Clock Takes Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Much like GPS uses one-way signals to enable terrestrial navigation, NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock will provide the same capability in deep-space navigation.

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Microbiomes in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is using DNA sequencing technology to study bacteria . . . in space. And the International Space Station is the laboratory.

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Singing Bowl Solar Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Buddhist singing bowls provide the inspiration for highly efficient solar cells.

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Tap Water Fuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cleveland tries out a hydrogen bus, fueled by their city's tap water!

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No Wires, No Problem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Induction charging technology makes its way to your home and garage

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A Perfect Storm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The storm is coming to an end, but it may be several weeks before Opportunity is able to phone home once more.

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Contributions to Aeronautics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The DNA of the entire aviation industry is infused with NASA technology.

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Rotors on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mars Helicopter is what NASA calls a technology demonstrator. Its sole goal is to show we can actually do this mission.

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The Way We Look at Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With today's advanced LiDAR technology, Langley scientists have a powerful tool to learn even more about our atmosphere.

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Window Tinting in an Instant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unlike existing tinting systems, a team at MIT is investigating a thin film that turns a transparent window to almost completely black in an instant.

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Instant Eye Test from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of NASA’s top 100 innovations for the year is focused on the eyes.

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Orion Hits the Brakes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From 20,000 miles per hour – to a slow 20 miles per hour. Orion hits the brakes.

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NASA 3D Printer Headed For Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The International Space Station gets a 3D printer

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A New Class of Safety Belts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new class of seatbelts will keep passengers safer and more comfortable

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A Sensor that Saves Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What started as an interest in fire safety led inventors at NASA’s Glenn Research Center to develop a sensor that saves lives.

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Stratospheric Ozone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stratospheric ozone reduces the amount of harmful Ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth’s surface.

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Martian RV from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As astronauts plan to work on the Moon or Mars, they need to think about how to move from place to place and how to take essentials, like food, water, and air with them.

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Asking for a Drink from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if plants were only watered when they needed it – saving both time and water? Sensors about the size of a postage stamp may be the key.

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The Surface of Ceres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By overlapping images in 3-dimensional detail and adding enhanced colors, the Dawn team has created a dramatic video tour of mysterious world we know as Ceres.

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Fashionable E Ink from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

E Ink has revolutionized e-readers, but it may soon change what we wear.

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First Steps to Human Spaceflight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the drawing boards to the launch pad, the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 paves the way back to space for the United States.

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Mars Rover Rolls up the Miles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Little NASA rover takes the Opportunity to shatter a 40 year space record!

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Space Weather Forecast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have developed a more accurate way to predict space weather which can lead to earlier warnings for communications blackouts

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Crystals in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Colorful crystal gardens are often grown in science classrooms. But NASA is growing crystal gardens to learn about self-organizing chemical reactions, in space.

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ASTERIA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With precision pointing, ASTERIA can stare at a star for long periods and measure small changes in the star’s brightness.

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Treating Contamination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

EZVI pulls contaminants inside tiny oil bubbles that contain iron so the contaminant begins to degrade into a benign gas that microbes eat.

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First Steps to Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The incredible success of NASA's Viking Mission set the stage for future Mars exploration.

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Get Your Game On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now, gamers can help celebrate Curiosity’s fourth anniversary on Mars via a new social media game, Mars Rover.

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A Weapon Against Infection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most dangerous infection is one you don’t know you have. But a new device uses the infection’s own DNA to track it down.

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Recycled Radiation Shields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the future, astronauts may turn trash into treasures aboard their spacecraft by using the waste for radiation shielding.

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Elastic Batteries That Stretch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Battery packs that bend, twist, and even stretch like the garment circuits they power

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Power from Wasted Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new recipe for thermoelectric materials helps scientists make power from heat that's normally wasted

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Testing Tires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For almost six decades, researchers at Langley kept the wheels spinning, testing airplane brake systems and tire wear on vehicles like the space shuttle.

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Seismic Action on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A faint seismic signal detected by the Seismic Experiment for Interior Structures or SEIS instrument on InSight appears to have indeed come from inside Mars.

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From Mushrooms to Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at NASA’s Ames Research Center is working to prove that planetary habitats can be fabricated from fungi.

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Unexplored Territory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to observations from the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have some context for the Voyager data.

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Restoring Mobility from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Innovative and diverse research continues to happen on the first U.S. orbiting laboratory and everything researchers are developing on the International Space Station, including synthetic muscle, i...

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Isspresso from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may see 16 sunrises per day, but, they haven’t been able to wake up and smell the coffee – until now.

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Small Packages for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pair of tiny eyes sees a big future for NASA’s latest Cubesats: IPEX and M-Cubed

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Power Line Checking Robot Hangs around Thousands of Volts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A robot that dangles from ten thousand volt power lines and keeps them repaired faster

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New Cameras Go the Distance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now your camera can also be your tape measure!

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Snapshots of Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine being able to observe any location on our dynamic planet in near real time, view Earth’s frozen regions, and look at current events like tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, or wildfires.

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Plotting Antarctic Ice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

ICESat-2 has successfully demonstrated its ability to provide the precise measurements researchers will need to monitor even small changes in Earth’s ice sheets.

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A Magnetic Bubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eight and one-half years into its grand tour of the solar system, NASA’s Voyager 2 met icy-cold Uranus.

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Educating Visitors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sometimes the best innovation, is education, and rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains do their part by teaching people to be stewards of our public lands.

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Private Pilots Monitor Algae Blooms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA typically uses satellites to monitor the health of large bodies of water, like Lake Erie. But now, a scientist at NASA’s Glenn Research Center has engaged private pilots in the quest.

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Paper Plastic or Bucket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One proposal for a “green” supermarket will have you answering the question: “Paper, Plastic....or Bucket?”

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New Patches for Old Roads from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are testing non-Newtonian fluids as road patches for potholes.

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Putting Waste Heat to Work in Your Car from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The science behind powering deep space probes may help your car save gas

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Paper Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sony Corporation has demonstrated a unique battery that generates electricity by digesting scraps of waste paper

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High Flying Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Modern farming is extremely high-tech. But how does the farmer know just where he needs fertilizer the most?

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Navigating OSIRIS REx from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Never before has a spacecraft from Earth circled so close to such a small space object.

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EcoSpears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A company called ecoSPEARS is using NASA technology to eliminate PCB contamination across the globe.

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Crystal Displays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it came time to update the outdated electromechanical cockpit of the space shuttle Atlantis, a liquid crystal display was the logical choice.

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Man and Machine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using software developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Curiosity is frequently choosing its own targets as the roving science laboratory investigates the geology of Mars.

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Inside Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New 3-D printing process turns metals inside out and allows printing with multiple materials.

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Smartphones May Soon Stop Drivers from Texting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s hard to stop people from responding to the lure to texting while driving, but smartphones may soon make it impossible.

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NASA Tech Could Quake-Poof Buildings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA technology for solving a shaky rocket's vibration problems could totally change how we quake-proof buildings, bridges...and more!

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Diseases Spotted from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at Princeton explore how to track diseases from space

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Connecting with the Cyber World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Link Lab at UVA is an idea designed to generate a collision of ideas that rapidly drive innovation and help us solve today’s grand challenges.

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3D Printed Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 3D printing process applies nanomaterials, layer by layer, to create tiny sensors that could give us information about planetary bodies or astronaut health.

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A Grand Oasis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Winter, spring, summer, and fall. Earth’s unique tilt on its axis gives us our changing seasons.

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Harsh Reality of Venus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at NASA's Glenn Research Center is developing a new electronics technology that could survive more than 520 hours in the hostile environment of Venus.

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A New Era of Aircraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has announced a bold 10-year plan to redesign aircraft as we know them - using technology that will make planes more Earth friendly, reduce delays, and maintain safety for the flying public.

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Measuring Earthquakes from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are now putting their eyes in the sky to good use when an earthquake happens.

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Blood Test May Provide Diagnosis of Depression from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can a blood test be used to provide an objective diagnosis of depression? A team at Northwestern thinks so.

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Cheaper,Warmer LEDs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at LED-based bulbs in a new light - replacing rare Earth minerals with common sand

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Light Up Wi-Fi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One day you just might get your Wi-Fi signal from your desk lamp

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Mobility without Gravity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from JPL is designing electrostatic flight technologies that could use charged particles on the surface to explore airless worlds.

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Benefits on Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Apollo program brought real-world benefits to people here on Earth.

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Unusual Weather from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Because of the cold and stormy weather, 1816 became known as the Year without a Summer.

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Neutralizing Noses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Smells are collections of very complex molecules. And until now, breaking them down into fundamental components was almost impossible.

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Mapping Coral Reefs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From Hawaii to Australia, NASA scientists will map entire coral reefs using airborne instruments five miles overhead, without ever having to go into the water.

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Blood Test for Alzheimer’s from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When fighting Alzheimer’s, time becomes precious and a new blood test might give patients a year’s advance warning.

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Hollywood Gets Green Light for Drone Use from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hollywood takes to the air with special permission from the FAA to use drones in movie production.

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Burning Fires in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space station scientists create controlled fires in microgravity to protect future astronauts and people on Earth

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Glowing Bacteria Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bioengineers at UC-San Diego say glowing bacteria could be used as innovative pollution sensors

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Chocolate Consumption from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two new studies are exploring how certain concentrations of chocolate can boost cognitive function and actually increase attentiveness.

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Pioneer of Spaceflight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

He created the concept of NASA’s Mission Control.

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Airborne AI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As new applications for artificial intelligence are proposed, FAA scientists and engineers will work with the aviation community to ensure the safe integration of these technologies in airborne sys...

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Military Might from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As researchers put their technical expertise to work, the resulting aircraft improvements ultimately helped the Allies win the war.

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Eyes on Space Junk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA/Air Force Research Laboratory on Ascension Island now houses a telescope with a very special mission – to track fast moving orbital space debris and predict the risk it poses to spacecraft...

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A Martian Marathon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marathons may be an everyday occurrence on Earth, but after more than 11 years, Opportunity has broken a distance record on Mars.

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Wearable Skin and Heart Monitor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patches to quit smoking; patches for pain; and now a patch that changes color when your heart health is at risk.

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Insect Ear Microphones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at Binghamton University have designed a new microphone that's about the size of a mustard seed

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Super Slow Motion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT's Media Lab set out to build a camera that takes a trillion shots per second!

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Ice in the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding high ice water content conditions can improve flight safety.

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Ensuring Food Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To ensure the safety of prepackaged foods for space, NASA partnered with the Pillsbury Company to create a new approach to quality control.

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Green Run Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers at NASA’s Stennis Space Center are hard at work, testing the world’s largest rocket stage.

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No Coolant Needed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Years ago, Einstein and a partner set out to design a cooling system that was better and safer.

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Protection from Blistering Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Josh Fody explains how they are using spaceflight technology for a Forest Service problem here on Earth.

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Growing Green from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Making NASA’s hottest 100 technologies list, a compact meter could take the stress out of having a green thumb.

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Multi-Directional Cloaking Device from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first multi-directional cloaking device keeps objects hidden in visible light.

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Smartphones in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phone powered robots could one day take over chores in space

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Bio-mining Bacteria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A process called bio-mining uses specially-bred bacteria to eat the metals from rock, and even purify contaminated soil!

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Before It Could Be Built from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before scientists and engineers could build the James Web Space Telescope, they had to start with the task of creating new technological innovations the world had never seen.

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Laser Illumination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

High thin cirrus clouds are invisible to most remote sensing technology, but with LIDAR, researchers can generate precise three-dimensional profiles showing the vertical structure of any cloud in t...

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Space Dads from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After spending 62 days on the International Space Station and traveling more than 27 million miles, NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 crew has returned to Earth.

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Not a Fairy Tale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the Apollo capsule to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, special white coatings protect against the harsh environment of space.

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The Human Factor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Exploration is in our blood, but why has NASA set their sights on a human mission to Mars? The payoff for human exploration is the science.

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Robo Chairs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forget the flat-packs and Allen wrenches: This furniture assembles itself, and changes to suit your needs.

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NASA’s Air Quality Mission Takes Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is taking to the skies to develop new air quality models and measure the amount of air pollution where people live and breathe.

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Spray-On Clothing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spray on clothing; it's not just for fashion models anymore

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Itty-bitty Bubbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Southampton are perfecting a much more efficient way to wash things, using microscopic water bubbles vibrated with ultrasonics

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SHERLOC and Watson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s not elementary, but thanks to its own Watson, SHERLOC will perform fundamental scientific investigations on the surface of Mars.

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Critical Compression Therapy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Several sports medicine groups and teams are already using the innovative product to deliver critical compression therapy.

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Eight Years from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Perseverance speeds towards Mars, Curiosity celebrates eight years on the Red Planet.

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NASA in Your Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know there’s a connection between infant formula and planetary space flight?

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Arctic Ice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Falcon aircraft outfitted at NASA Langley is ready for a unique mission to the Arctic.

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A Sense of Touch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It may look like gaming, but the astronauts using this joystick are really preparing for the future.

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Eliminating Energy Loss at Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA developed aerogel insulation technologies may now keep you warmer in your own home.

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Revealing Solar Secrets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph is one of NASA's Small Explorer Missions, but there's nothing small about studying the sun

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Mental Gymnasium from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some people join a gym to flex their muscles, and some are joining to exercise their brains!

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Avoiding Animal Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Science samples recently returned from the International Space Station could provide a better model for developing safer and more effective drugs to combat circulatory diseases.

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Sweet Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that a third of the food on your plate could be lost without honeybees?

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Lander Vison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As a NASA technologist, Andrew Johnson listens to the needs of the mission and then creates or innovates something new to meet those needs.

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Fighting Jet Lag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Moving ahead or behind, by more than one time zone when traveling can make people feel miserable and out of sorts, until they re-adjust.

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The Psychology of Words from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are evaluating the personal journals – or diaries – of station crew members, looking for clues to help NASA understand human issues during long missions.

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Frozen Aircraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bundled up against the bitter cold, researchers in this wind tunnel are making ice. Oh, well – the cold never bothered them anyway!

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Dancing Traffic Lights Improve Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you a dancing machine? You could be --- literally, and use your dancing skills to improve traffic safety.

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Human heated Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An apartment in Paris taps free energy from the heat of a subway below

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A Screenless Touch Screen? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a virtual computer touch screen... without the screen!

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Ecological Observatory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Research from the National Ecological Observatory Network help national park managers understand the environment to manage the park more effectively.

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Mission Identity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Earth blue, rocket red, and lunar silver. It’s the new identity for NASA’s Artemis Program.

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Space Crops from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Passive Porous Plant Nutrient System is one of the latest food production technologies developed in the NASA lab.

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DIY Medical Devices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Among the problems a doctor faces in third-world countries is how to sterilize surgical instruments.

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Decision Making for Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Safe2Ditch, a drone decision-making system designed at NASA Langley Research Center, everyday users could reap the benefits of drone technology.

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Einstein’s Entanglement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the idea that gave Einstein a headache. But it works! Let’s get entangled, with the strange new world of Quantum Communication!

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Low Cost Water Purifiers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Don’t toss those empty chip bags; it’s chip wrappers to the rescue as students make low cost water purifiers that can be built in remote areas.

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The New Search for Exoplanets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New techniques in the search for alien planets let us observe them directly, and even tell us what they're made of

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New Firefighting Technology Blasts Off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA nozzle design for rockets has led to more effective firefighting

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Building Prediction Models from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just as weather on Earth brings thunderstorms and gusty winds, the ever-changing sun sometimes hurls massive clouds of solar materials into space that affect life here on Earth.

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Climbing Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robots can land on the Moon and drive on Mars, but how do they explore places they can’t reach?

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Imaging the Starry Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

TESS has finished its primary mission, imaging about 75 percent of the starry sky.

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Protecting Our Parks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding the changing health of an ecosystem is a complex challenge. So park managers in the Great Smoky Mountains use monitoring sensors on the ground and in the air to help protect this div...

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Fire in the Hole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A radio signal was used to activate a hot wire inside an experimental unit on board the Cygnus supply ship and NASA scientist will use the experiment to learn more about the nature of fire in space.

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Social Shivering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next time you see a picture of a polar plunge, take your temperature!

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Hamster Wheel Standing Desk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Think your job puts you right in the middle of the rat race? Embrace the race with your own human size hamster wheel.

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Glowing Greenery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Growing trees and plants that glow in the dark

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Heat Shield Coating Protects More than Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A thin, ceramic based coating, designed for protecting spacecraft makes its way to your oven

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Happy Birthday Katherine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During her years at NASA, Katherine Johnson became a leader in her field because of her incredible understanding of complex mathematical concepts and now this remarkable woman is turning 100.

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All Aboard Virtually from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From now until September 30th, you can submit your name to fly aboard the next Mars rover.

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Spacesuit Samples from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Perseverance searches for rock samples on Mars, it will also be studying samples of a different kind.

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MISSE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA Langley is world famous for the development of space-tailored polymers, but like all materials sent to space, they must be tested before they can be used.

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Precious Metals as Counterfeit Prevention from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers have created a counterfeit prevention system that is ideal for use in credit cards or identity cards where authenticity is crucial.

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Inflatable Airlocks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As part of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, The Game Changing Development Program investigates ideas that could revolutionize future space endeavors. And one of those technologies being...

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Winglets Really Do Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Notice the upturned wings on your plane? They don’t just look cool. These wings have a job to do.

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Woven Heat Shields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is creating future heat shields with the help of a very old technology

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An Innovative Spin on Power Storage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flywheels may be poised to replace batteries in many key power applications on Earth

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Stepping Stones to Deep Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts are helping NASA understand much more than just how to meet physical needs as they prepare for long duration missions.

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Culinary Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Entries for this Culinary Challenge could be chosen as food for astronauts.

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Resources on the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finding resources on the Moon is very important to the Artemis program because it allows human exploration to be sustained on the lunar surface.

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Battling Disease from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Manipulating the immune responses of other species to work in a similar way could be just what the doctor ordered to safeguard the human population.

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NASA’s De-icing Tunnel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA uses data from the oldest operating icing tunnel in the world to develop effective de-icing and anti-icing techniques used to protect both military and commercial aircraft today.

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Protein Patch for Hearts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A heart attack is a serious thing – even when it’s not fatal, the resulting damage to heart tissue affects the heart’s ability to pump blood. But a new patch may actually restore both tissue and f...

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Haze Detectors on the International Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Groundbreaking technology could help us track smoke-filled skies and issue critical health warnings – all from the International Space Station.

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CO2 Reducing Lamps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Algae lamp absorbs 200 times more carbon dioxide than trees, doesn't require electricity

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Software to Speed Up Your Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your plane may know a shortcut to your next destination, thanks to NASA - originated software

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Keeping Invasive Species Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Applying research to help protect the natural biodiversity of our National Parks is something Julianne Geleynse is passionate about.

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On the Ocean Floor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA conducts analog missions, or field tests, in locations that have physical similarities to extreme space environments.

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Usable Trash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

OSCAR processes small pieces of trash in a high temperature reactor, effectively turning trash into usable resources.

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Looking Down from the Outside from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

SAGE III will continue Langley’s legacy by taking ozone measurements deeper in the atmosphere than ever before.

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Earthquake Data from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers from the University of Iowa and the United States Geological Survey have developed a rapid response system that uses satellite and GPS data to identify the location of the earthquake an...

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Personal Germ Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It turns out we may all have a lot in common with a famous Peanuts character. We all have a personal germ cloud following us.

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Memory Boost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can’t remember the four things on your grocery list? You’re not alone, but a new treatment may just provide relief for the young and the old.

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Charting the Invisible Universe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is collaborating with the European Space Agency on a space telescope designed to see and measure dark matter and dark energy

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Interactive Touch Controls Everywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology used to find underwater cable damage could be modified to usher in a new generation of touch sensitive products

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Dinosaur Time Machine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fossilized dinosaur tracks found at NASA Goddard are helping scientists piece together a picture of Maryland in the Cretaceous era.

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Earth Observations in Kentucky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA DEVELOP team utilized Earth-observing data to help communities in the Ohio Valley.

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Braking Conditions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The ultimate objective of FAA friction research is to provide pilots and airports with useful, accurate, and timely information about braking conditions on runways – no matter what those conditions...

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Bat Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at Virginia Tech has created a flexible rubber prototype that is the first sonar system to feature both a dynamic emitter and dynamic receivers.

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Unconsciously Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers in the UK have discovered an interesting phenomenon: simply looking at a picture of someone experiencing extreme cold drops the body temperature of the viewer!

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NASA App for Airlines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Saving a few minutes on an airline flight may not seem like much, but NASA knows how to make minutes count!

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Curiosity Reaches New Heights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Holes in its soles – or at least its aluminum wheels, doesn’t stop Curiosity from reaching its primary objective, Mount Sharp.

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Bouncing Robotic Cameras from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Future police and firefighters might follow the bouncing ball into danger

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Future-Proofing Vatican Archives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By digitizing the collection into a NASA-derived open source data standard called FITS, researchers worldwide can future-proof their archives

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Airplane Dents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New inspection technologies such as flash thermography and advanced ultrasonics could supplement visual inspections, supporting the FAA’s ultimate goal of ensuring traveler safety.

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Crossing the Gateway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Voyager 2 has become the second object to cross the gateway into interstellar space.

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It Takes MOXIE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MOXIE is the first in-situ resource utilization experiment on another planet.

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Pulsing Insoles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A group of scientists specializing in Aging Research have joined forces with a team of Biological Engineers to create vibrating insoles to keep seniors from falling.

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Your Germ Signature from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers from the University of Oregon have discovered that each of us leaves behind a unique cloud made up of airborne microbes.

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Hubble Spots a Supernova from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Hubble zooms in on an exploded star, scientists get a second chance to examine the remains of a supernova.

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Cleaning Cashmere with Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking your favorite cashmere sweater to the dry cleaners may soon be a thing of the past.

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Inflatable Spare Rooms in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instead of sending up heavy and expensive pieces to build a space station, why not just inflate one?

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Space Research Feeds More Than Your Mind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space research on photosynthesis led to improved baby formula and breakfast foods

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Devouring a Planet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s Pac Man in space as scientists observe what may be a star gobbling up planetary debris.

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Storm Trackers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

RainCubes could relay updated information about storm movement and effectively predict amounts of rain, snow, sleet, and hail anywhere on the globe.

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Eyes on the Solar System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now you can travel to the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and see the NASA spacecraft that explore them.

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Keep Imagining from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From early aeronautics work that defined the shape of generations of aircraft to ground-breaking advances in Earth science, NASA Langley will continue it history of sustained excellence.

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Just a Pile of Rubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from Johns Hopkins University is working to develop small cubesats that can actually map out the interior of an asteroid.

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Drone Delivery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A short flight made history as NASA researchers successfully delivered medical supplies – all while controlling their plane from the ground.

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NASA Crash Tests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crash test dummies fall from the skies – all to make helicopter flight safer.

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GPS Backups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A tiny add-on chip may keep your GPS from ever losing track of the sky again

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Atomic Antiseptic Restores Paintings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Atomic oxygen, a corrosive space gas, breathes new life into artwork on Earth

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Fire Down Below from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As wildfires rage out of control on the ground, NASA is using instruments in the sky to build a comprehensive picture of the fire below.

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Crop Prediction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA spinoffs transform commercial products and bring space technology down to Earth.

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A Colossal Find from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The golf-ball sized rock that appeared coal black against the white Antarctic snow, would prove to be one of the best-preserved meteorites of its kind.

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Skin Care by NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Visia Complexion Skin Analysis Machine was designed for use by NASA to analyze the effect of radiation on astronauts’ skin.

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Laboratory Tissue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Vascular Tissue Challenge, one of NASA’s Centennial Challenge competitions, is looking at ways to effectively mitigate the toll space travel takes on the human body.

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Hedgehog Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Comets, asteroids, and hedgehogs? These spiky little robots are a perfect fit for low-gravity exploration.

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Will Your Next Smartphone Be Smell-Enabled? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your phone already has custom wallpaper, custom ring-tones, custom colors... what if it also had custom smells?

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Regolith Biters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at a radical design for sampling comets and small asteroids, and bringing those samples back

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Future Aircraft Shape Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is mapping out how to meet their goal of quieter, cleaner, greener, and faster aircraft for the future.

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Spitzer Turns 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Spitzer Space Telescope, the youngest member of NASA’s family of Great Observatories, just turned 15!

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Robotic Caretakers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astrobee will test how robots might assist crew or perform caretaking duties on spacecraft.

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The Power of Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From images that illustrate scientific concepts to those showcasing exciting missions, art continues to play an important role in preserving extraordinary moments in space exploration.

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Transforming Aerospace Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The robotic system, ISAAC, will be a critical part of aeronautics research at NASA Langley, home to the monster machine.

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Satellite Forecasts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists and engineers are joining forces at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, to monitor the weather– and they’re doing it with satellite images.

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Chocolate Treats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While the scent of a perfectly grilled steak is enticing, you might be dismayed if a tasty steak were to suddenly vaporize once you started to eat it. But chocolate --- that’s a whole different ma...

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Replacing Metal with Silk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Metal... or silk? It's not a trick question, but one your doctor may be asking you in the near future

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Floating Fish Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new high tech fish farm may help make future ocean harvest more sustainable

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Quantum Dots Could Lead to Solar Paint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have created a new process to make solar cells that you can paint on a wall or roof

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A Remarkable Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Juno is already returning spectacular results. And now this remarkable spacecraft is going to keep doing what it does best – revealing Jupiter’s secrets.

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A New Coat of Paint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This rover chassis is freshly painted and wrapped in sterile film, waiting to take its place in exploration history.

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Doing Big Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These satellites may come in small packages, but they’re going to do big science.

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Mars in Our Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The incredible success of NASA’s Viking Mission set the stage for future Mars exploration.

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Is Everybody Listening? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Managing the volume on the television can sometimes make family viewing a hassle. But a Ph.D. student at the University of Southampton may have a solution that targets the audio to a single spot in...

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Looking to the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People with backgrounds in engineering, science, and other technical disciplines form a unique team at NASA Langley Research Center.

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NASA Eyes on the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forecasters depend on a high-flying fleet of satellites to observe and warn about severe weather across the U.S

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Underwear From Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts dress in high tech, all the way to their underwear... and now, you can, too!

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The Smell of Earthquakes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Virginia are exploring ways to enable sensors to smell and therefore detect impending earthquakes early

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Metal with Memory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working on airplane wings that fold as they fly.

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An Eye Catching App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For anyone who wants more than just pretty pictures, this app provides information about the science behind Spitzer’s stunning images.

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Sanitizing Masks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technologies developed for space exploration could help safeguard health care workers as they care for patients with coronavirus.

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Carpal Tunnel Glove from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An MIT project is a prototype for a glove that could protect the wearer against Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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A Logical Proof from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the movie, The Martian, the code you see on Astronaut Mark’s computer screen is code that can actually be found in the NASA Prototype Verification System, or PVS library.

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Flexible Ball Bots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From art to robots. NASA is very interested in seeing just how flexible the Super Ball Bot can be.

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Space Shuttle Tech’s Fireproof Safe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An inventor applies Space Shuttle technology to protect your treasured belongings from disasters.

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The Social Soundtrack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The old advertising adage to 'listen to your customer' just got a high tech boost

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Fabric Technology Has You Covered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space-age fabric technology raises the roof at sports stadiums

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The Process of Problem Solving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineering is about solving problems. But sometimes the process of solving those problems slows down the solution.

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Cells Outside the Body from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tissue chips behave much like an astronaut’s body in space, rapidly experiencing changes often associated with aging.

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An Alternative to Hydrazine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the year since launch, GPIM has successfully proven that a never-before-used propellant and its propulsion system are practical options for future missions.

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The Air We Breathe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

So just what is in the air we breathe? NASA is about to find out.

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Whale Songs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On any given day, East Coast shipping lanes are filled with ships, sailboats, and barges. But this part of the sea is also home to seven whale species, so scientists have designed a buoy to listen...

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Electronics in the Compost Pile from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phones, computers, tablets, gaming devices . . . new models come out and we have to upgrade. But what do we do with the old ones?

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The Newest New Jobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technology has made some jobs obsolete... but it's also created new jobs that never existed

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Drinking a Little Bit of NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA know-how makes its way into beverages

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Big Rigs Get a Boost with Space Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crossing 18 wheelers with space technology... to design the super trucks of the future!

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A Sextant for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sextants have been used by sailors for centuries. And now a space sextant could become the emergency backup system that would allow future explorers to navigate using the stars.

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Outrunning a Speeding Rocket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The test provided valuable insight into the launch abort system’s performance, making sure it would work should an emergency occur.

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Tire Pressure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The warning light on your dashboard is telling you your tire pressure is low. Did you know you can thank NASA for the alert?

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Origami Arrays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A unique crossover between culture and technology, has scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab using art to design solar power systems for space.

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Slick Solutions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From dishwashing liquid to mayonnaise, we have all experienced those plastic bottles that are virtually impossible to empty. But Ohio State researchers have designed a microscopic bottle lining th...

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Glass Blowing with a Printer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Molten glass in a 3D printer is a new variation on the ancient art of glass blowing.

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The New Black Is Extreme Black from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New super black nano-coating is headed to the International Space Station for some extreme testing.

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Mining Moon Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new generation of robotic prospectors is gearing up to explore the Moon... but instead of gold, they're searching for something much more valuable

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Wing Tips Save Billions in Fuel Cost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A seemingly simple innovation saves billions of dollars of jet fuel

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High Voltage Inspections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new drone-mounted inspection system could help inspectors isolate the locations of high voltage grid failures with precision.

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Biomarkers in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Twins Study was the first biomolecular view into how the human body responds to spaceflight.

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Astronomy from Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The images captured by Curiosity make astronomers here on Earth long for a chance at stargazing from Mars.

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Accidents in heavy traffic may not be the result of how many cars are on the road, but who is behind the wheel.

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The Veil Nebula from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mosaic of six pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope captures in stunning detail the energy debris from a supernova.

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Thirsty Walls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Filtering air inside a spacecraft is an absolute necessity. So NASA is underway with a NIAC study to modify submarine technology for space.

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Detecting Hydrogen Leaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From industry to space, hydrogen is a mainstay chemical, but until now, the difficulty detecting leaks often meant disaster.

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The XRay Fluorescence Scanner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can you tell legitimate alloys from imitations? A NASA scanner can help

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Magnetic Sensors Warn of Car Crashes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How the magnetic fields of cars could one day protect you in a crash

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Rivers of Smoke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As wildfires burn, a noxious mix of gases and fine particles enter the atmosphere, creating rivers of smoke that cross the country.

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Bar Codes for Foods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A DNA-based additive that could help identify contaminated food.

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Approach and Landing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FAA researchers are designing human-in-the-loop experiments to make approach and landing as safe as possible.

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Hot or Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are we really more sensitive to cold than to hot?

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Keeping It Cool from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1960’s as NASA was preparing to go to the moon, thin, reflective metallic materials were developed to protect spacecraft from the dangers of radiation. Now thanks to a Portland based company...

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Color on Command from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Putting on your sunglasses could be as simple as flipping a switch.

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Powering Your Engine with E.coli from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a growing demand for more renewable energy sources, a group of bio-engineers are turning a gut reaction into fuel.

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3D Printed Trachea Saves a Baby's Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michigan doctors use 3D printing technology to save a baby's life.

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Reinforced Foam Core Adds Strength from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Future bridges, airplanes, and even spaceships may be made out of super strong fiber-reinforced ... foam!

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A Bite out of Mosquitos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ground-based data generated with the help of citizen scientists will help public health officials take a bite out of the mosquito population.

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NICER from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer, or NICER mission, will study the extraordinary physics of neutron stars.

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Cygnus Resupply from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Northrop Grumman is preparing for lift off from Wallops Island in Virginia.

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Shining a Light on Fruit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ensuring that food-borne pathogens are not carried to consumers is a priority for fruit growers.

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Male or Female from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking at the chemical content of the print rather than simply relying on the fingerprint image could rule out many suspects before you started looking in the database for a match.

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Written in the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prognostications from machines are helping astronomers make predictions about the stars.

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Robo-Birds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robotic raptors take to the skies and give pesky birds a chase.

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Southern Eyes on the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new space telescope array lives in one of the most un Earthly places

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Space Technology Transforms Hairstyling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA research inspires some out-of-this-world hairstyling tools!

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Safe Food after the Outage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here’s a simple solution that will keep you and your family safe, even if you were left in the dark after a storm.

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Return to the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As a result of Artemis, NASA will be able to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon.

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The Sounds of Silence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space is vast, beautiful, and fascinating. The one thing it isn’t is loud.

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Playing HAVOC with Venus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When you set creative minds free, you might just play HAVOC with the impossible.

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Hitting a Golf Ball into a Soup Can from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The team struggled for more than 2 decades to bring a Pluto mission to life. But the effort was worth the time because New Horizons turned out better than anyone could have dreamed.

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Morphing Metals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just like in the movies – blobs of molten metal reassembling themselves – but this time, it’s happening in North Carolina with a brand new metal alloy that is liquid at room temperature.

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Solar Power – Origami Style from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who would have imagined that folding fast food wrappers into cranes would one day lead to designing space-bound vehicles?

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Brain Research on the Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researcher's are using the microgravity environment on the International Space Station to unlock the mysteries of brain diseases

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A Riveting Aircraft Innovation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new manufacturing technique could change the way modern aircraft are built

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An Array of Antennas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A rooftop antenna at Hampton University has access to information about sea surface temperatures, air quality indicators, cloud phases, land surface properties, even local power outages.

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Space Themed Toys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Snoopy blasts off with some new space-themed toys at McDonalds.

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Training for the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock will help Artemis astronauts get ready for the Moon and Mars.

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An Eagle’s Eye View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wildfires can be unpredictable ---- and having an escape route is imperative for the safety of the people fighting these fires.

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Harvesting Propellant from Icy Moons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The United States National Research Council recommended sample return missions as a priority for the next decade. And one concept in development is looking at icy moons as their target.

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Walking to Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A London-based firm has an idea for moving walkways that could make the commute to work a healthier journey.

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A Sticky Weapon in the Fight Against Bacteria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We call them superbugs – those antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. So what’s all the buzz about now?

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Insects for Dinner? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next time there's a fly in your soup, in may just be there on purpose

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Quick Access to Data Saves Lives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The key to protecting a NASA facility from a hurricane turns out to be its own scientific data

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With Lightning Speed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When combined with radar and other satellite data, NASA’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper will show when thunderstorms are stalled or when they gather strength.

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RFID Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA uses RFID technology to track food and supplies in space. Now airlines are using this same technology to track your bag.

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Understanding the Auroras from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The relationship between science and technology is one of synergy – a collaboration that helps our understanding of science change.

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Taking Security to Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have trouble remembering your passwords? Don’t worry – those cumbersome codes may soon go the way of the dinosaurs!

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Sherlock Has the Answer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How much fuel could be saved if all flights into San Francisco used lower power for descent? What factors reduce flight delays? Sherlock has the answer.

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Data Downlink from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this age of broadband, we stream data around the globe with incredible speeds. But technology limitations with space communications have scientists waiting on the edge of their seats.

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Advanced Heat Management Using Shuttle Goo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Formula 1 race car drivers are always on the hot seat, but NASA many have a way to lower the temperature.

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An Irish Twist on Polymers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An Irish invention that revolutionizes plastics has an origin in the mists of time

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Working to Develop Practical Hydrogen Fuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new approach to an established fuel could lead to more power options for machinery, cars and perhaps even spacesuits!

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Medical Nanogels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A specifically designed nanogel the team calls can be injected into a victim to absorb and neutralize snake venom after a bite.

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Images of a Sonic Boom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They had to be in just the right place at just the right time to capture these images.

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Searching the Night Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pluto is the victim of evolving scientific measurement technology.

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The Area Rule from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whitcomb developed a concept known as the area rule which revolutionized aircraft design.

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Coffee Class Inspires Students from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What started out as a class designed to get undergrads excited about engineering is on the way to becoming a one-of-a-kind comprehensive center on the study of ... coffee.

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Carpal Skin Splints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A leopard may not be able to change its spots, but researchers at MIT have found a way to turn those patterns into a medical technology that will help millions.

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Gigapixel Images Connect Sports Teams with Fans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Take me out to the ball game - or in this case bring the game to me with the help of supersized gigapixel in-game shots that allow fans to view an entire stadium, or zoom in to see individuals in t...

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Building Medicines Using Self-Assembling DNA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A whole new way to develop medicines where the drugs assemble themselves!

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X-ray Lasers from a Tabletop Device from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

X-ray lasers usually cover an area the size of a football field, but a new design can fit on a table-top

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Simulated Soybeans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By combining detailed soybean field measurements with the sophisticated model of JPL’s Multi-layer canopy model, scientists conduct agricultural experiments in less time with fewer resources.

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Marsbees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This swarm of flapping flyers could enhance our exploration of Mars.

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Land Temperature from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s ECOSTRESS is taking temperatures around the California wildfires.

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Whistling in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space is not silent – and with the right tools, we can hear this symphony of sounds.

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Using Big Data Sets in Cancer Research from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is increasingly using artificial intelligence to help code and read the petabytes of data collected each day. Now those same big data techniques are revolutionizing biomedical research.

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Taking the Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is bringing a spaceflight technology back to Earth that could take the heat for firefighters.

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Astronomy for the Blind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers using 3-D modeling software and a 3-D printer have created a tangible model of a nebula that is so detailed a person without sight can identify the features of the distant star system.

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Thin is In, When it Comes to Films from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA discovery leads to products that are helping to build the largest space telescope ever!

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Prospecting for Lunar Resources from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new robot prospector could dig for ice at the lunar South Pole

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Making Trash Useful from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we could put trash to some kind of productive use in space, it would turn waste into a useful resource.

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When Precision Counts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Precise radio navigation is vital to the success of deep space exploration missions.

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Comfortable Car Seats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA researchers soon discovered that when astronauts relaxed in space, their bodies automatically entered a particular posture.

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Going Supersonic without the Boom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New flight demonstration vehicles, known as x-planes, will test advanced technologies and revolutionary designs.

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Blue Light Can Be Hazardous to Your Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Playing solitaire on your phone when you can’t sleep? The blue light coming from your screen might just be keeping you awake!

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Extreme Access from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s plans for Extreme Access Flyers will take planetary exploration airborne.

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X-Factor Test Chamber from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you test a giant telescope before sending it to space? The engineers at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center created a unique testing chamber to simulate distant light in space.

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Tactile Feedback Out of Thin Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An experimental technology from Disney lets you feel virtual items, using just air

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Tooth Tattoo Detects Harmful Bacteria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tooth tattoos will tell you when you are sick, and why

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Gut Instinct from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although the causes of food allergies remain unknown, many theories involve the disruption of our body’s natural bacterial composition.

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Name the Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Red rover, red rover – send a name for Mars 2020 right over.

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Offshore Wind Energy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This NASA spinoff puts a new twist on offshore wind energy.

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Searching through the Rubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During recent natural disasters, rescue workers could be seen carrying an orange case marked, FINDER. Inside is a remarkable radar instrument capable of identifying human heartbeats in the rubble.

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Deer Tracking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wildlife managers could soon be using NASA satellite data to monitor deer populations.

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Launching from the Top from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Up, up in the stratosphere…. space elevators - an idea that has been around for over a hundred years may open a new era of space travel.

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Recycled Tires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From off-road to anode, researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory have devised a new use for old tires.

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Using Radio Waves to Detect Damaged Wires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new invention to inspect helicopter wiring saves time and money - and makes the skies safer

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Edible Food Wrappers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Food wrappers that you can eat could mean the end of messy meals

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A Long Duration Crew from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Planning the mix of people with the right skills and temperaments for long-duration space missions is just one puzzle waiting to be solved.

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Flying Close to the Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flying close to the sun is a dangerous task, but the Parker Solar Probe is performing with flying colors.

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Experience the Moon Landing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine yourself in the cramped cockpit of the Apollo 11 spacecraft heading to the Moon. Look around to see Earth out one window and stars lighting up black space from another.

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Earth at Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Global maps of Earth at night are providing a clear view of the human footprint.

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Repurposing Red Boxes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The UK’s familiar red phone boxes have a new purpose that will make them a vital part of the present, while paying tribute to an icon of the past.

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Electrostatic Sails from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While we anxiously waited for years as New Horizons made its way to Pluto, NASA researchers weren’t just sitting on their hands. A team from Marshall Space Flight Center has proposed an idea that ...

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Measuring Gravitational Waves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dropping a stone into a pool causes ripples. But how do you measure those ripples that are coming from light-years away?

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Impossible Material Made Possible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A laboratory accident creates a new material once thought to be impossible to make

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Aerogels are In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A process to embed frozen smoke in materials could keep your feet warm on Mount Everest or cool in Death Valley.

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A Substitute for Bone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Implants made with volcanic ash are porous like real bone but would dissolve in the body within 18 months as the new bone forms and heals.

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What It Takes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Industry experts added their expertise to NASA’s Moon to Mars Ice and Prospecting Challenge.

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A Guided Tour of Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Access Mars is a free immersive experience that allows the user to take a guided tour of Mars.

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Our Energy Budget from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at NASA Langley are using CERES instruments to answer long-standing questions about clouds.

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Edible Wrappers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The search for environmentally friendly packaging that won’t clog our landfills has taken researchers back to the farm.

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Sanitizing Fruit with UV Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are shining a new light on organic fruits – making them safe without chemicals.

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What Lies Beneath from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stonehenge is one of the most recognized landscapes in the world, but the real mystery may just be what lies beneath the historic icons.

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Archiving Innovations Preserve Historical Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Historians, archivists and government clerks have a new tool to preserve old data thanks to a time capsule on the moon

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Biological Machinery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bio-reactors are the wave of the future for making food proteins, plastics, and medicines.

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Puffer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Testing technologies in this challenging underworld is not easy, but the tests teach us things that are hard to learn in the lab.

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Keeping the Dust Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dust is one problem that must be solved before astronauts go to the Moon to stay.

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Robot Hotel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Having the right place to store your tools on the International Space Station is just as important as it is on Earth.

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Falling from the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crash test dummies fall from the skies – all to make helicopter flight safer.

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Measuring Raindrops from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For the first time, scientists have 3-D snapshots that will give them an accurate picture of precipitation.

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Drug Absorbing Plastic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eighty percent of streams sampled by the USGS are contaminated with at least one organic chemical. But one young scientist is working to solve this problem.

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Observing Star Creation with Hubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although they may seem like OLD TECHNOLOGY by today's standards, Hubble and Spitzer have done it again, this time by giving scientists a glimpse into the birth of new stars, the heavenly kind.

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High Definition 3D Surgery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A headset for realistic video entertainment has become a new tool for precision laparoscopic surgery with less pain and faster healing

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The Tiny House Movement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A trend in architecture and homebuilding that aims to put the most house in the smallest footprint

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A Postcard for Opportunity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s been almost 100 days since anyone has heard from the Opportunity Rover, but it’s not too late to show your support.

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Runway Safety Areas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Specially designed safety areas protect aircraft that might accidentally overrun the runway.

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Robot Tools from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robots with the right tools can simplify life for astronauts.

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CHIEFS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is bringing a spaceflight technology back to Earth.

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Ouchless Bandages from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wounds for a person with diabetes can become life-threatening. But a unique new bandage has a certain attraction to healing.

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Exploring Darkest Craters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are shining a light on moon craters and the computer controlled mirrors could redirect sunlight into the darkest corners.

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Are We Trapped Inside a 2-D World? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream, or maybe a 2-D pixelated world. Scientists are experimenting to see if our 3-D world is simply a holographic illusion.

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Microgravity for Medicine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spinning some hardware...that could cure deadly diseases

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Dark Matter is Coming to Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

80 percent of your universe has been in hiding... but new evidence sheds some light on it.

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Virtual Landscapes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is investigating AR and VR technologies that could be used by scientists to bring remote sites back to the lab.

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Ask NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brad Pitt had some questions for NASA.

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Glimpse of Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Designed to improve the view of the exterior of the International Space Station, the cupola was added to Tranquility Node 3 in 2010.

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Spindly Spines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is looking at building a spindly sphere that could change the way robots work.

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A Frozen Food Detector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Americans are hit with record rainfall, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms. And one of the accompanying problems can often be power outages. So in a world full of frozen food, how do you k...

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EVA Glove Gets a Grip from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You’ve got to hand it to the researchers at NASA for getting a grip on astronaut gloves. This Game Changing Innovation will protect the astronauts’ hands and be better for destinations like Mars.

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Brain to Brain Communication from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With some high tech assistance, a test subject in India has sent messages to three other people in France, simply by thinking it.

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A Microscope for Discovering Motion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A breakthrough innovation will change the way we see motion in everything from blood to buildings

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Compact Methanol Fuel Cell Runs Clean and Quiet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From space to your place - will you go camping with a fuel cell soon?

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A Celestial Monument from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After 11 years of extraordinary planetary science and unprecedented engineering feats, NASA’s Dawn mission is coming to an end.

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Rolling Stones Rock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For decades, the music of The Rolling Stones has had global reach here on Earth. Now the band’s influence extends all the way to Mars.

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Twinkle Twinkle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recently scientists are talking about a new form of diamond – one that exists in outer space.

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Rolling down the Road from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that the friction created between the ground and the rolling tires on a car consumes almost 10 percent of the car’s fuel? Find out how engineers plan to put that friction to work to s...

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Virginia Tech Goes Batty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The unusual features of the horseshoe bat make it a master of the dark! And now a team at Virginia Tech is using the bat’s echolocation system to improve modern sonar.

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Feeding Ash to Engines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team of aeronautics researchers are feeding ash to airplane engines and standing back to see what happens.

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Listening to Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The phrase MUSIC TO MY EARS takes on a whole new meaning as NASA scientists are being trained to listen to their data.

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Composite Cryotanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Advanced techniques for fabricating lightweight fuel tanks will help spacecraft go farther than ever before

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Cubesats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tiny satellites could deliver outstanding results on a low budget for space research projects

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Tracking Florida Red Tides from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Under normal conditions, water quality tests find a few hundred of these cells per liter. But samples this summer contain more than one million of the phytoplankton cells.

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A Sound Liftoff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA continued preparation for the Artemis I mission with a successful water flow test at Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B.

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Free of Microbial Stowaways from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Planetary protection protocols ensure that hardware headed to Mars is clean.

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Bluetooth for your Teeth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Computer researchers are taking a look at bionic teeth that can communicate all sorts of unexpected health information about your daily life.

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Challenging the Unusual Suspects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As NASA’s Centennial Challenges brings a 5-year sample return robot challenge to a close this year, they open a brand new $1 million prize competition designed to push the boundaries of robotic dex...

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Tech Training for Basketball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Basketball coaches may soon assign workouts based on personal technology.

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Text Messages from Your Plants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Too much water; too little water. What if your plants could send you a text message when they need to be watered?

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Titanium Dioxide Goes To The Dark Side from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From paint to sunscreen to food additives, titanium dioxide is a useful tool. Now, a new technique may make it a useful green fuel producer

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Clot-busting Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An exciting new delivery system for clot-busting drugs could save lives

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Through Air and Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Speedo needed to test their new space-age swimsuit, they turned to the experts at NASA Langley who had been reducing drag on aircraft for decades.

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Moon Rocks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has selected teams from across the country to study untouched Moon samples.

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Racing Headaches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has close ties with the high-performance racing circuit.

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Prognostications from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Computers can actually “learn” from large data sets and find patterns that humans might not otherwise see.

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Microbubbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA technology allows the re-use of a greenhouse gas which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, giving us all a reason to raise our glasses.

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Stitching the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s the largest Hubble Space Telescope image ever assembled and the subject of the structure – Andromeda – a mere 2.5 million light years away!

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The Most Sensitive Thermometer in the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most sensitive thermometer uses bent light to tell you the truest temperature.

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Einstein's 100 year Fridge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers in England are looking at improving a refrigerator design from Einstein to reduce greenhouse gas

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Water and Air Displays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lessons from the lotus plant could lead to new ways of storing data

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Crystalline Growth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using a scanning electron microscope, researchers from NASA and Florida State University will examine every aspect of crystalline growth on the International Space Station.

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Silicone Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flexible robots may move from the world of Spiderverse villains to viable crew members for deep space exploration.

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Touch and Go from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over 200 million miles from home, OSIRIS REx is preparing for NASA’s most ambitious sample return since the Apollo program.

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Rocketing through Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It turns out that both water and air obey the same physical laws of motion, so when Speedo needed to test their new space-age swimsuit, they turned to the experts at NASA Langley.

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Expendable Explorers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team funded through NIAC is exploring how currently available modular systems from cubesat and commercial industries could be used to create designs with swappable components to explore new worlds.

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Pillow Talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sleep can be an elusive thing. But thanks to a NASA tech transfer, insomniacs can rest a little easier.

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NASA Data Help Fisherman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commercial fishermen as well as oceanographers share and depend on NASA satellite data to get the real fish story.

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Monitoring Soil Moisture from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new instrument will track the Big Three - cycles of Water, Carbon, and Energy from space

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Lasers Help Find Possible Lost City from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A 500-year old mystery may be solved using a 3-D map made with the help of lasers

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Fire Safety Sensors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These NASA sensors can be networked together to monitor large aerosol clouds or used as a wearable monitor for miners or first responders to manage their exposure to hazardous conditions.

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Return to Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the help of on-orbit astronauts, researchers have been able to conduct thousands of experiments in microgravity.

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Chasing Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the only NFL player to fly in space, former astronaut Leland Melvin knows how to tackle a problem.

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Modern Farming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A special camera on board the International Space Station can be accessed by farmers and ranchers in the Plains states to monitor biomass.

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From the Surface of Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forty years later, NASA continues to take pride in the impressive mission that made the first successful soft landing on Mars, and set the stage for space exploration today.

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The International Year of Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Light and NASA is joining the celebration with images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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Protecting California Delta Levees With a Little Help From NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hey, your planetary lander has gone flat... and that is... okay?!? We will look at the advantages of an unconventional design for space probes.

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Vertical Greenhouses Bring the Farm Downtown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Farms of the future may move to city skyscrapers downtown

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Fly Like a Bird from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Humans started flying by imitating birds and now we're at it again

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Worldview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This web-based application utilizes an easy-to-use map interface and nearly two decades of images collected by NASA’s Earth observing satellites.

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Orbiting Bennu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

OSIRIS-REx is leisurely circling the asteroid, about a mile from its center, getting ready to resume the science operations that will ultimately bring a sample of Bennu back to Earth.

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Surviving Extreme Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To land astronauts on Mars, NASA is working on an inflatable heat shield that would take up less space in a rocket than a rigid heat shield.

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Sweet Smell of Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With nature as their inspiration, a team in Germany recently began looking at the optical properties of a variety of plants.

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Harnessing the Wind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing WindBot, a high-mobility explorer designed to travel to gas giants.

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High Tech Helmet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is no such thing as a blind spot when you’re wearing a high-tech helmet that sees all.

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A Phone AND a Battery? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today, your phone battery sits in a compartment inside the phone. What if the entire phone WAS the battery?!?

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Scientists Launch Swarms Of Tiny Tools Into Your Bloodstream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sampling the hidden, hard-to-reach parts of your body to find disease might become easier, using fleets of microscopic forceps

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Smarter Shopping Carts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take a look at the shopping cart of the future

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Virtual Engineering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if teams from across the country could work on the same task at the same time – all without leaving their desks.

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Transonic Speeds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the adjoining control room at NASA Langley’s Transonic Dynamics Tunnel, researchers analyze what’s happening to the model inside.

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Bringing Ideas to Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robotics systems engineers are creating and testing the complex algorithms and operations software that allow robots to do what they were designed to do.

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Looking at the Inside from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flaws in a structure can sometimes only be located by looking deep inside with a special technique known as non-destructive testing.

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A Firefighter’s Guardian Angel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inside a burning building, firefighters have only their training and their five senses to rely on. But a new type of artificial intelligence could prove to be the firefighter’s guardian angel.

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A Refraction Thermometer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most sensitive thermometer in the world uses bent light to tell you the truest temperature – to an accuracy of thirty billionths of one degree!

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Wearable Wireless from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is a big future in wearable electronics and new ways to make STRETCHY wiring could soon make a fashion statement.

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Passenger Planes of the Future Might be 3D Printed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aircraft of the future might be 3D printed to maximize performance and minimize costs

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LED-Based Lighting Treatment for Wound Healing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

pain-zapping healing machine treats below the skin without any surgery

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Electric Blue Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For five days, the balloon floated through the stratosphere giving scientists their first 3-D look at these electric blue clouds.

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Liquids in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the reduced gravity environment of the International Space Station, liquids behave differently than they do on Earth.

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The Edge of a Crater from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The travel time to the moon is 100 times shorter than to Mars and with the same characteristics of objects much more difficult to access, the moon may be the logical steppingstone to test new techn...

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The Human Brain Project from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists try to model a complete human brain in a software simulation

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The Sweet Smell of Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the quest for solar energy, researchers seek new ways to harness the sun’s energy, something plants have been doing on Earth for thousands of years.

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Bicycle Bandits Beware from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Opportunistic thieves create headaches for urban bike riders. But what if your rode an unstealable bike?

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Allergy Sufferers Get a Little Help from NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA-developed air cleaning system for the International Space Station inspires an asthma-busting air cleaner for homes and schools.

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New Membrane Puts The Big Squeeze On Salt Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new discovery could help end wars; not with bullets, but with fresh water

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One-Stop Shop for NASA Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new website makes the process for licensing NASA technologies easier than ever

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Role Models for Girls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Perhaps through play, generations of girls will dream even bigger than those who came before them.

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Seeing Stereoscopically from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Twin cameras on the Mars 2020 rover will allow it to “see” stereoscopically, much like we use two eyes to give us depth perception.

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A Home on Wheels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To reduce the number of items needed to land on the Moon or Mars, NASA has combined a home and vehicle into a single rover complete with breathable air.

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Highway Grooves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1960s, NASA Langley engineers began searching for ways to better control aircraft touching down in wet weather.

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Let There Be Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A see-through wall made of wood? That’s only the beginning of the story. Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed transparent wood that channels light.

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Codes for Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Food poisoning puts thousands of lives at risk each year, but tracking tainted food just got easier with a harmless food additive that acts like a bar code.

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New Antenna Ready for Duty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's newest communication antenna improves 24 hour a day communication with near Earth satellites.

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NASA's Hydrogen Bus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cleveland tries out a hydrogen bus, fueled by their city's tap water!

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Water-safe Coating for Electronic Devices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nanotechnology defeats the deadly kitchen sink test!

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Footprints on the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to an Ireland-based company, you can follow in Neil Armstrong’s steps on a virtual trip to the moon.

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Tracking Near Earth Objects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In mid-September, two asteroids entered Earth’s neighborhood, safely flying on by.

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A Full Countdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once the SLS rockets have completed the Green Run testing, engineers will prepare the core stage for its trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Destination Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you have a special list of places you really want to visit? Find out about one of the places on NASA’s bucket list.

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Living Off the Land from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts have always had moxie, but now, NASA is sending MOXIE to Mars – and it’s going to help astronauts actually live off the land.

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Printing Coral Reefs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In oceans around the world, coral reefs are damaged. Can we save them with 3D printed coral?

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Space-Based Cancer Treatment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FDA is currently reviewing a new cancer treatment that began in space.

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Burning Questions on the Space Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space station scientists create controlled fires in microgravity to protect future astronauts and people on Earth

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Automated Construction of Moon Bases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program is investigating a technique called 'contour crafting' as a potential for automated machines to build shelters, roads, landing platforms, and more on t...

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Making Ambulances Safer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA know how is making ambulances safer.

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Green Propellant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Green propulsion enables CubeSats to be built in a smaller size because the propellant is very dense and takes up less space.

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Faster than Radio Frequency from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today, sending a map of Mars to Earth might take nine years with current radio systems, but as little as nine weeks with laser communications.

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Pinpointing Solar Cycles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The timing of solar cycle is far from precise, so how can we better predict what’s happening with our closest star?

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Making Time Fly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For the past 20 years, researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have been preparing a miniaturized, low-mass atomic clock that will soon be ready for its maiden space flight.

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Detecting Depression from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can a blood test be used to provide an objective diagnosis of depression? A team at Northwestern thinks so.

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Making Air Travel Safer with NASA Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As part of a technology transfer program, NASA turned over a unique software tool to the FAA that will help air traffic controllers better manage air space.

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NASA Tests Alternative Fuels For Jets in Mid-air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA tests new formulations of jet fuels, made from blends of traditional jet fuel and a bio-derived fuel from plants.

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Improving Brain Health with Math from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rocket Science improves how doctors care for brain injury patients, with the awesome power of algorithms.

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James Webb Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most ambitious and technically complex missions NASA has ever set its focus on.

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Volcanic Ash and Aircraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alaska is called the last frontier. Adding to its reputation as an untamed land are more than 130 volcanoes.

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A Reliable Network from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible air transportation system is vital to our nation.

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Measuring Black Holes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dropping a stone into a pool creates ripples – but how do you measure those ripples that are coming from light-years away?

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Fade to Black from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Window tinting is effective, to a point, but new technology could take us from transparent to black, with the flick of a switch.

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An Illusionary Gift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mind-bending illusion could make gifts of candy and flowers passé.

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3-D Printing - From the Inside Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New 3-D printing process turns metals inside out

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Turning Cement into Metal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are developing a semiconductor material out of cement.

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Going to Mars with a Bang from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover is the guest of honor at a very special fireworks show

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Packing an Umbrella from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you want to explore the solar system, you might need to pack an umbrella!

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Plasma Bubbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Conditions in the ionosphere sometimes create plasma bubbles which can distort communications signals.

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Moon Kit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would you pack for a trip to the Moon?

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A Sunflower in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At just the right distance, a sunflower sunshade eclipses the target star and the planets come into view.

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Red Rover Red Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Curiosity marks its fourth anniversary, in Earth years, since landing on Mars, NASA celebrates with the release of a new game so we can all join the adventure.

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Sun Shots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Think you’re a shutterbug? NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured over 100 million images of our sun.

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One Giant Leap for Eyesight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Revolutionary treatment for eye disease, inspired by the Hubble Telescope.

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Euclid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA's is collaborating with the European Space Agency on a space telescope designed to see and measure dark matter and dark energy.

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YouTube Spacelab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at the winning idea in a recent contest to suggest new experiments to fly onboard the International Space Station

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NASA Home and City from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chances are you use NASA-developed technologies every day and a new interactive web site allows you to discover NASA in your own backyard.

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Improving Fire Resistant Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA’s pioneering work in fire science helps advance improvements in aircraft cabin safety.

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A New Look at Sunspots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a new study, scientists are looking at sunspots. But instead of using high-resolution images, they are viewing the sunspots at low resolution as if they were trillions of miles away.

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Serendipity in the Lab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hypersonic vehicle research and improved pacemakers – an accidental discovery in the lab.

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Blowing in the Wind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For some NASA Earth observers, the answers truly are blowing in the wind, and now there’s an effective way to find them.

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Rock That Stadium from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Seahawks fans rocked the stadium, scientists put all that energy to good use and tested a new seismograph that could save lives.

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Robotic Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA continues to make science fiction, science fact. This time with robotic gardeners!

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Nanotube-Infused Silicone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers have found that silicone toughens up under repeated stress on the job.

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Technology to Explore Moon Caves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take a look at future technology to explore and use caves and lava tubes on the moon

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X59 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s low boom flight demonstration plane is now X-59.

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An Immeasurable Legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christopher C. Kraft was one of the core team members who helped put humans in space and on the Moon.

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Discoveries on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The data Curiosity continues to send home have scientists anxiously waiting to see what Perseverance might discover as well.

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Jobs for the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some of the hottest new job fields include new jobs in entirely new fields.

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Citizen Scientists Take to the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Private pilots are the key to an early warning system that could alert coastal communities to algae blooms in their neighborhood.

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Turn Up the Volume from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While pumping up the volume on the television set is a common practice for those of us over 70, the result is not always comfortable for others in the room. But what if you could target the audio ...

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Robots Can Phone Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA plans to give 3D smartphones to . . . robots.

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A Golden Opportunity for Solar Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Solar cells without silicon are designed to make hydrogen fuel from water.

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Mosquito Flying Lessons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mosquitoes can teach us a thing or two about flying tiny aerial drones in the rain

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Predicting Crop Yields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While farmers have always looked to the weather to predict their harvest, a new tool uses NASA satellite images to predict crop yield almost to the kernel.

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Mimicking Launch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the successful completion of its mechanical environmental testing, the James Webb Space Telescope is another step closer to a launch in 2021.

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A Starry Mosaic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Missions like TESS contribute to the field of astrobiology, the research about what conditions on distant worlds might harbor life.

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A Mechanical Nose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Theoretically, it would be possible to build a mechanical nose to analyze the surrounding air and a machine to release a cocktail of chemicals to neutralize the detected smells.

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Mapping Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Viking 1 on August 20th, 1975, and Viking 2 on September 9th, the two identical spacecraft made up of a lander and orbiter, spent nearly a year cruising to Mars.

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Game Changing Fuel Tanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Advanced techniques for fabricating lightweight fuel tanks will help spacecraft go farther than ever before.

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OPALS in the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

OPALS - NASA's laser communications system sends high-speed data to Earth in a flash!

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Rocket Tech Could Quake Proof Buildings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA technology for solving a shaky rocket's vibration problems could totally change how we quake-proof buildings, bridges...and more!

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Missile Seeking Cameras are Remaking the NBA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Networked cameras and tracking software are watching helping collect the latest stats of your favorite basketball players

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Sending a Meteorite Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the Mars 2020 mission, NASA will send a Martian meteorite home.

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Aquarius from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The interior of Aquarius provides a unique location for NASA to study behavioral effects of space flight.

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Matching Landmarks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This lander technology will allow Mars 2020 to land at Jezero crater, a place scientists believe is the best place to collect samples for a Mars sample return.

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Uneven Airflow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In continuous operation for more than half a century, the aerodynamics affecting hundreds of aircraft and space shuttle models have been tested in Langley’s Transonic Dynamic Wind Tunnel.

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Out of this World Innovations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pioneers pushing the boundaries of space-based research were recently honored at this year’s International Space Station Research and Development Conference. And their innovations are truly out-of...

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No Need for the Green Screen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT does it again – this time, with a camera that can use LED light like an x-ray.

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NASA's GRACE Predicts Floods Months Ahead of Disasters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA satellites show an unexpected talent for predicting floods, up to five months in advance.

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Toxic Sensing Gloves React to Whatever You Touch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Work gloves of the future could warn you if you were holding something toxic

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Cubesat Docking for Longer Missions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

English engineers are planning to use hardware from an off-the-shelf video game system to dock small satellites together in space

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Cultured Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Drugs that target this blood vessel generation hold considerable promise for preventing tumor growth and for destroying existing tumors by depriving them of their vascular supply.

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Commemorative Stamps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The United States Postal Service released two new stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

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LilyPond from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eating fresh produce is an important part of a healthy diet. But if you’re in space, where’s the closest farmers’ market?

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Coral Reef Airborne Laboratory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Studying global changes in coral reefs is one more way NASA will help us better understand our changing planet, and find ways to protect it.

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Measuring Sea Ice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After last year’s record warm winter in the Arctic, NASA’s Operation IceBridge is taking a look at this summer’s sea ice.

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Polyimide Optics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA discovery leads to products that will help build the next great space telescope. Polyimide materials could be used for optics at a fraction of the weight of glass.

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Robot Powered by Live Muscle Fibers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microscopic, bio-robots, made by 3-D printers, take their first baby steps in the lab.

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Solarclave Cleans Surgical Instruments With the Power of the Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cleaning surgical instruments with the power of the sun will make surgeries safer in places without power

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Farmers Market Re-imagined from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Re-thinking the farmers' market for the 21st century

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Eerie Sounds of Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists can shift the frequencies of electric and magnetic fields to the audible range, and we can actually listen to the eerie sounds of space.

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Protecting Wildlife from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program continues to focus on reducing wildlife hazards.

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Voting in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Americans exercise their right to vote from all over the world. And this year, one American will do so from space.

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Inflatables for Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inflatable airlocks could be used to shield against radiation or space debris, protecting astronauts as they live and work on planetary surfaces.

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Autonomous Target Selection on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Mars rover, Curiosity, is now autonomously selecting some of the rocks it zaps.

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Saving a Trip to the Grocery Store from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is exploring a new frontier in food. How about a 3D printed pizza for your long duration space voyage?

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Decelerator Development Speeds Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA Project shows how advanced it is, by how slow it can go.

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High Performance Semiconductors, in Spray On Form from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spray on semiconductors could revolutionize electronics as we know them

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Astronaut Vision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors looking for clues to vision changes in astronauts may have found a cause for vision loss in the elderly

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Bat Interferons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The interferon defense for bats is switched on all the time, creating an upfront attack against disease without causing a toxic reaction.

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All Female Spacewalk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It was the 221st spacewalk performed in support of space station assembly, but it’s the first to be conducted entirely by women.

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Autonomous Landing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s OSIRIS REx mission is testing an autonomous navigation system that could keep spacecraft safe enough to fly another day.

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Glue for your Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new glue can be used with patches of reinforcing bio-fabric that can repair tears and holes in beating hearts.

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The New X-57 Takes Shape from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

X-1, the first official x-plane, made history when it flew faster than the speed of sound. Now Maxwell, NASA’s first new x-plane in a decade, will once again transform our skies.

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Solar Sails for Venus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The surface of Venus is hot enough to melt lead. So the obvious way to drive a Venus rover is by sailing it across the land.

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Cassini Turns 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Cassini Spacecraft turns ten years old: celebrating an amazing decade around Saturn.

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IBM's Atomic Movie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

IBM has made the world's smallest movie, using individual atoms!

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Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We're on the hunt for dark matter, anti-matter, and why it matters

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Chocolate for Concentration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Besides boosting cognitive functions, the team also observed improvements in both endocrine and cardiovascular health when chocolate is consumed.

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The Artemis Logo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is preparing for its next giant leap and recently unveiled the new Artemis program identity.

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20 Years and Counting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On October 31, 2000, veteran astronaut William Shepherd left Earth on a journey that began two decades of continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit.

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Without the Boom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Partnering with commercial aerospace companies, NASA Langley Research Center will continue the agency’s development of Quiet Supersonic Technology.

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Tracking Space Junk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ascension Island, a tropical paradise halfway between Brazil and Africa, is the new home for a brand new NASA telescope that can effectively track space debris. And in this case, location is every...

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Power You Can Wear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do you tell your dry cleaner when you bring them solar-powered clothing?

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Nano Scouts Swarm Asteroids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a different way to study asteroids: instead of one big probe - send a SWARM.

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Artificial Dog Nose Could Surpass Sensitivity of the Original from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists at U.C. Santa Barbara have been working on sensors that emulate and surpass a canine's ability to sniff and identify chemicals

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Building 45 Payloads for Balloons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Students at Dartmouth College are busy this summer building forty-five science payloads bound for Antarctica

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Spitzer’s Gift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spitzer has far exceeded its life expectancy, allowing scientists to witness star birth or find planets around other stars.

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Ghostly Sounds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These clinks and clanks aren’t caused by ghosts. They’re the sounds of quakes on Mars.

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Safe to Eat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a simple solution that will keep you and your family safe, even if you were left in the dark.

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Safe 2 Ditch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Current restrictions on unmanned aerial systems limit their uses, but a team at NASA has a plan for a landing/crash system that could keep both people and property safe.

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Looking for Cracks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What looks good to the eye reveals flaws when the heat’s on. And that’s a good thing. NASA has developed non-destructive testing techniques that look at the inside without damaging the outside.

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4-D Mapping With a Robotic Cartographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ride Along With a Robotic Cartographer, mapping the world in 4-Dimensions!

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HREP Gives a New View of Our Coasts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA and the Naval Research Laboratory has put a powerful imaging system on the International Space Station that's aimed at long term, detailed imaging of ocean coasts

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Smile Detector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists studying face-to-face communication have created a computer algorithm that's better than humans at reading authentic smiles

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Replacement Reefs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

3D printed replacement parts restore local habitat better than artificial reefs made of simple concrete blocks, or sunken ship hulls.

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Spooktakular Costumes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dressing up for Halloween is becoming a popular tradition across the globe ---- and into space.

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AI for Firefighters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

AUDREY is able to track an entire team at once, keeping first responders safe in the field.

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Photons for Thrust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System, or HERTS, is a propulsion system ideal for deep space missions to the outer planets and beyond. The idea could take us to the edge of our solar s...

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VolcanoBots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Exploring volcanoes is risky business, but NASA’s VolcanoBots can take the heat!

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Detecting Hidden Infections Gives Soldiers a Fighting Chance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most dangerous infection is one you don't know you have. But a new device uses the infection's own DNA to track it down.

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Pediatric Heart Surgeons Use 3D Printers to Prep for Childrens Surgery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors doing pediatric heart surgery can now practice their work before the operation, thanks to 3D printing

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Mars Tumbleweeds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some future Mars rovers could look like gigantic tumbleweeds

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Stellar Nursery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now with the help of NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory, scientists may have uncovered a unique star in a stellar nursery.

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Pillsbury in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the problems NASA faced when planning its first crewed space missions was how to ensure that the food astronauts took with them was safe.

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Materials in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Flying 220 miles above Earth, and fixed to the outside of the International Space Station, these unique suitcases help researchers prepare for future space flight.

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Computer Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At first glance, visitors to an art gallery in Amsterdam may think they are looking at a portrait painted by Rembrandt between 1632 and 1642. But the work on display is actually a print created by ...

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Illuminating Cancer Treatment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Surgeons may soon head toward the light to wipe out deadly cancer cells.

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Project Morpheus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The shortest flights can still teach us a lot. Taking a hop into the future of planetary landers, with Project Morpheus.

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Hubble Finds a Blue World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A spectrographic instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed the first blue exoplanet

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Ceilingless Clean Room from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers working with space hardware at the Kennedy Space Center are experimenting with a portable clean room that has no ceiling!

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Meteorite Laboratory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although meteorites fall all over the world, they get concentrated in Antarctica.

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Custom Fit Spacesuits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to spacesuits, orange is the new grey.

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Walking in Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Gemini 12, after hours of underwater training to prepare him, Buzz Aldrin solved the riddle of spacewalking.

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Air Revitalization from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Filtering air inside a spacecraft is an absolute necessity. So NASA is underway with a NIAC study to modify submarine technology for space.

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Sea Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new high-tech underwater drone is finding itself in cold water.

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Hunting Exoplanets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is hunting for exo-planets with a sunflower star shade that actually blocks star light.

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LEDs Without Rare Earth Elements from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at LED-based bulbs in a new light replacing rare Earth minerals with common sand

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Emerging Optics Technology to Fly on Microsatellite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new way to look at the sun has a lot of holes in it, but that's a good thing

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Shape Memory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This shape memory alloy can be used as a groundbreaking method to split apart rock formations without explosives.

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Cloud Computing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether you’re accessing saved pictures or large files of data, have you plugged into the cloud today? If so, you can thank NASA for that.

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Snow White in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The astronauts refer to it as, “Snow White, the fairest of them all,” but they’re not talking about the popular fairy tale.

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Creatures of the Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Protecting humans from deadly viruses like Ebola has immunologists working overtime. And a group of scientists in Australia are turning to bats for answers.

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Messenger to Mercury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Traveling for more than 8 billion miles, NASA’s MESSENGER Mission became the proving ground for some unique engineering designs.

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GPS in your DNA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You have GPS in your DNA - and it can pin-point your old neighborhood - from a thousand years ago!

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Stennis Works To Bring Back The Thunder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Apollo era hardware gets a reboot to test a 21st century rocket

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Zapping Deadly Bacteria Using Space Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forget soap and water-the high-tech way to clean and sterilize your hands is with a plasma beam!

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Fire and Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wildfires affect us all so NASA researchers like Amber Soja will continue to use the vantage of space to safeguard our future.

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Modeling Fires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Creating a safe environment for astronauts is the number one priority for all crew missions. But who do astronauts call when they have a fire in space?

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Watching the Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anyone within the path of totality will see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. Even though totality lasts only a few minutes, brighter stars and planets will be visi...

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Gas Detectors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA technology has been transferred to the private sector where gas companies like Pacific Gas and Electric in California are using a hand-held version to locate methane leaks in gas lines.

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Beyond Touch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we become more security conscious, biometrics are becoming more mainstream in our daily lives. But just how secure are the fingerprint codes on your smartphone?

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Beyond Batteries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we create a next generation battery that transforms space travel AND life on Earth? NASA thinks so.

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Tiny Microphone Hears What a Fly Hears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at Binghamton University have designed a new microphone that is about the size of a mustard seed

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Magnetic Gliding Pods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An on-demand personal transportation system could help you rise above gridlock

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For the War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As researchers put their technical expertise to work, the resulting aircraft improvements ultimately helped the Allies win the war.

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Earthquakes from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory used data from satellites to produce a map that showed the surface displacement from the earthquakes.

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Solarclaves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s been dubbed one of the top ten DIY medical devices - this student-designed invention uses the power of the sun to clean surgical instruments.

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Stress Free Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have long understood the relationship between chlorophyll production and a healthy plant. But measuring how plants absorb the light they need to make food has required contact with the ...

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It Tastes Like Bacon! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To both health conscious eaters and environmentalists alike, seaweed is an exciting crop. It thrives in waters that humans are pumping full of pollutants, and now – it tastes like bacon!

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50-cent Microscope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA will launch a fleet of four probes to study the invisible currents behind our magnetosphere.

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What Can You Make With a Shuttle Truss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space Shuttle expertise lives on in a new form, as a former Shuttle worker adapts old gear to new jobs

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3D Monument Models Using UAVs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robotic flying drones document classical architecture in 3D!

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First Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA provided technical expertise as First Man brings Neil Armstrong’s story to life.

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Honey Producing Powerhouses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The western honeybee is a honey-producing powerhouse.

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The World’s Largest Water Gun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This high-tech water-powered test facility was often called the world’s largest water gun!

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A Robot Lab Like No Other from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine a room where robots are running around while researchers are controlling the machines from across the country and beyond. At Georgia Tech, you don’t have to imagine.

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Wind Powered Space Explorers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Winds in Saturn’s atmosphere reach speeds of more than one thousand miles per hours. What if we could use that wind as a source of energy?

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NASA Tech is at the Heart of the Matter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does hypersonic vehicle research have to do with improved pacemakers? One key ingredient, developed by NASA, makes them both possible

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The End Of Flash Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers in Switzerland are working on new camera sensors that see as well as human eyes

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Smart Ink from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some manufacturers say thinking inks could lead to a future with no more wires, buttons or switches

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Space Hacks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Life hacks are those little tricks that make life easier. And NASA astronauts have a few space hacks of their own.

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Aeronautics and the War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As researchers put their technical expertise to work, the resulting aircraft improvements ultimately helped the Allies win the war.

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Citizen Science for the Solar Eclipse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has collected information about several citizen science projects so you can make your own scientific discoveries during the eclipse.

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Sky Watchers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Amazed by the number of social media posts about auroras, NASA space weather scientist Liz MacDonald founded Aurorasaurus, a citizen science web site that uses public posts to help scientists track...

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NASA Technology for Skin Care from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA technologies often make their way into the commercial world, but the NASA tech transfer may appear at your favorite grocery or department store!

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See-through Cars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new aid for driving up hills or parking in tight spots, makes the front of your car transparent.

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Testing Radio Links For Unpiloted Flights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although todays UAVs are most commonly associated with military actions, integrating them safely into commercial airspace could bring new benefits for the public

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Tiny Planet-Finding Mirrors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Multiple Mirror Array will be part of a telescope that hunts for new planets around other stars, with a clearer view

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Passing the Torch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kepler opened our eyes to the diversity of planets that exist in our galaxy. And now the retired telescope will pass the torch to NASA’s newest planet hunting mission.

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Brought to You by Apollo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fifty years ago, the Apollo program developed technologies at an unprecedented pace.

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Safe Viewing for the Solar Eclipse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More than 300 million people in the United States could directly view the total solar eclipse – and NASA wants everyone who witnesses the phenomenon to do so safely.

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What the Bee Sees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bees seem to navigate through dense forests without a care. And now scientists in Sweden may have discovered their secret.

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Silent Wings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When searching for ways to reduce the noise associated with wind turbines, and airplanes, researchers have turned to the experts in nature – the owl.

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A Life Jacket Made for Ships to Wear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recent ship sinkings have inspired an idea for a unique life preserver - one that's meant for the ship itself.

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New Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Look Like Solid Performers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to improved chemistry, the rechargeable lithium batteries in your portable electronics could soon get a four-fold bump in performance

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Folding Cars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Re-imagining city commuting with cars that fold up when parked

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VR Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

VR won’t replace field work. But it could bring a whole new reality to the way NASA does science.

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AZURE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The AZURE mission will investigate the energy exchange that occurs in the region where particles from space intermingle with Earth’s atmosphere creating the aurora borealis.

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Launching TDRS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The addition of TDRS-M will update the communications network, enabling groundbreaking science and faster, more flexible communications.

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Alternatives to Morphine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For centuries opiates have brought relief to people in severe pain. But the relief came with consequences. Now researchers are engineering an alternative to morphine.

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The Next Great Observatory in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hubble is a resounding success. It has helped us advance our scientific knowledge of the universe and pushed the boundaries of our vision. But where do we go from here?

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Heat Exchanger for Showers Keeps Water Hotter, Longer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking a hot shower can cost much less thanks to a new heat exchanger installed right in the bathroom floor.

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NASA Goddard Builds a Pulsar On a Table from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To test cutting-edge navigation sensors, NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center builds a pulsar... on a tabletop

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HIAD Mission Infusion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A test mission for an inflatable heat shield that could change the way we explore other worlds is scheduled to take flight this month!

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Vascularized Tissue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The benefits of creating vascularized tissue are enormous.

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Microclimbers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to navigating around obstacles, the sky’s the limit for these climbing robots.

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Wildlife Predictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using the vegetation index obtained through instruments on NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites, researchers can calculate the greenness of the mule deer habitat from space.

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Autonomous Exploration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Exploring comets, asteroids, and small moons can be a difficult task. So what kind of design could be used for autonomous exploration?

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Artificial Gravity in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those of us who remember 2001 – A Space Odyssey, science is about to imitate art once again as engineers give exercise a whole new spin.

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Earliest Warnings Yet for Alzheimer's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When fighting Alzheimer's, time becomes precious and a new blood test might give patients a year's advance warning.

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Spray On Clothing Can Do So Much More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spray on clothing...not just for fashion models anymore

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A New Spin on Manufacturing Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A different way to build spacecraft components has NASA spun up

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Treasures from Trash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if we could put that trash to some kind of productive use in space? It would turn waste into a useful resource.

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Where Cyber Meets the Physical World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The collaborative design of UVA’s new Link Lab puts researchers at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds.

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The Glass Cockpit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What was good for modern airliners soon proved good for modern spacecraft as well.

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Sanitized Lavatories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Crystal Cabin Awards honor industry developments that improve cabin comfort when we fly. And Boeing’s Fresh Lavatory on-board toilet took the prize this year.

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that the friction created between the ground and the rolling tires on a car consumes almost 10 percent of the car’s fuel? Find out how engineers plan to put that friction to work to s...

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From TV Dinners to 3-D Dinners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Good evening, I'll be your server, and tonight's specials are...whatever you'd like us to print out!

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Training For Space In Caves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When you are training to visit Mars or an asteroid, the next best place to practice might just be... deep in a cave

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Hi Tech Blanket from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What started as an art project may become the electric blanket of the future

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A Tribute to Dawn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dawn’s mission was extended several times as it explored these uncharted worlds, but now the spacecraft is about to run out of hydrazine.

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Complex Crystals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station are growing their own complex crystal gardens.

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Red Light, Sleep Tight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Blue wavelengths, which boost attention and improve our mood during the day, may be the most disruptive kind of light at night.

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Testing Fire Shelters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA Langley team is working with the Forest Service to construct a patented light-weight fire-resistant shelter made of the same woven materials designed to protect a spacecraft from the blister...

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Getting Under the Hood of an Asteroid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although we have learned much about objects in space, we still have many questions about what is going on beneath these rocky surfaces. And a NASA funded project might just help us get under the h...

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High-Tech Pointillist Video Display from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New age art connects the dots in this high tech video wall.

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Robot Segway Firefighters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at the University of California, San Diego thinks first responders of the future might look like Segway scooters with eyes!

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No More Bottlenecks at the Lunch Table from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nanoengineering moves from aerospace and oil fields to your kitchen table

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An Out of This World Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They may be 220 miles from Earth, but even the astronauts on the International Space Station enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.

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Answered by the Experts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You don’t have to be an actor to post questions on Twitter. Just use # Ask NASA.

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Hearing the Eclipse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are lots of anecdotal reports about what it sounds like during an eclipse, but no one has tackled it with a scientific mind – until now.

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Forest Simulations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A forest may take hundreds of years to grow to maturity, so a team at Washington State University has created a cyberforest program to study long term effects on trees.

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Leap Seconds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

86,400 seconds in a day. But on June 30, 2015, a leap second was added to our clocks in order to keep our timekeeping strategies consistent.

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Robotic Furniture Conforms To Its Owners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forget the flat-packs and Allen wrenches: This furniture assembles itself, and changes to suit your needs.

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IRIS Peels Back Layers Of The Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph is one of NASAs Small Explorer Missions, but there is nothing small about studying the sun

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Touch Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers and students at the University of Pennsylvania are working on bringing a realistic sense of touch to virtual simulation

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Black Hole Friday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When you get tired of today’s shopping frenzy, take a break and celebrate Black Hole Friday with NASA.

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Sextant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This mission will provide autonomous navigation capabilities a large distance away from Earth.

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Accepting the Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This was space from scratch –the tools and technologies necessary for successful human spaceflight had to be developed and tested. So Langley aeronautics engineers were asked to help solve problem...

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With the Flip of a Switch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For the millions of us who wear glasses, switching from our indoor glasses to sunglasses can be a hassle. And transitional lenses that change color when exposed to sunlight just don’t change fast ...

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Mind Controlled TV from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can’t find that TV remote again. No worries – you will soon be able to change the channel with your mind.

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Motorcycle Helmet Sees All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's no such thing as a "blind spot", in a motorcycle helmet that sees all.

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Real-Life Tractor Beam Making Progress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

That scifi staple, the Tractor Beam, is actually becoming real, at least on a laboratory scale

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Printable Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA NIAC supported concept could lead to spacecraft that could be printed and enable exploration in exciting new ways.

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Repelling Condensation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers from MIT have discovered a trick that promises a new world of applications for condenser technology.

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Shockwaves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These images show physical details of the shockwaves no one has ever seen before.

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Einstein’s Fridge of the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Albert Einstein was a man who appreciated practical applications of science. But what’s Einstein got to do with a shot in your arm?

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Forecasting Hazardous Weather from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether planning an outdoor event or getting ready for the day, we look to weather forecasts to help us prepare. But more than just day-to-day conditions, weather events can be life or death matte...

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Renewable Energy from Evaporation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers may have found a way to make humidity work for us.

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Lending an Extra Hand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever wish you had an extra set of hands? Now you can just strap on a pair of robotic arms.

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MAVEN Looks Closely at Mars Upper Atmosphere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is launching the first mission dedicated to studying the upper atmospheric layers of Mars in detail

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Silicene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new meta-material allows graphenes to do more of the work of silicon

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HABscope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA satellite sensors help protect the health of both residents and visitors to Florida beaches.

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Shapeshifter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This novel robotic system could provide all-access mobility on any world with an atmosphere.

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The Dream Chaser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As NASA firmed up plans for a new Space Station, interest in developing a crew emergency rescue vehicle was also growing. What if an emergency happened on station and none of the space shuttles we...

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Space Fires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding how fire behaves in microgravity and how different materials will burn in space is extremely important for future exploration missions.

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Summer Storms After Sunset from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some thunderstorms can be seen approaching while others hit without warning. Now NASA is taking to the air above Kansas to see why nighttime storms are brewing.

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Teaming-Up Against Cancer Cells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An all-star team of four unique technologies is being used to target and destroy cancer cells without damaging the body's healthy cells.

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Thought Powered Quadcopters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at University of Minnesota show how to fly a remote controlled drone using only thoughts

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The Rise of Online Education from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next leap in education is out of the classroom, and into cyberspace

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Cold Collisions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chandra images have revealed an enormous cold front in the Perseus galaxy cluster.

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Moving Again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mole on NASA’s InSight lander is moving again!

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Stewards of the Land from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Research helps us understand and better manage the species that live in America’s National Parks --- as well as those invasive species that try to move in.

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Eavesdropping on Whales from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The shipping lane between the Port of New York and New Jersey is one of the busiest on the east coast, but it’s also home to an incredible population of marine animals – and now scientists have a w...

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Extinction of the Ink Cartridge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No more running out of ink – a new process takes the ink out of printing.

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Patching Roads with Non-Newtonian Fluids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You can't walk on water... but you CAN run on it, without sinking. The trick: Non-Newtonian Fluids.

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Lensless Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new camera design from Bell Laboratories takes sharp pictures even in 3D, using no lens at all

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Disease Diagnostics Breathalyzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new single breath sensor could tell you if you have a hidden disease

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Frozen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA uses ongoing research to develop effective de-icing and anti-icing techniques used to protect both military and commercial aircraft today.

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Miracle Suits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Every year more than seventy thousand women die from post-birth bleeding complications.

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Condenser Technology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Engineers from MIT have discovered a trick that promises a new world of applications for condenser technology.

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Astronaut Joystick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Since the human body reacts differently in weightlessness, it is important to understand human reactions, senses, and body behavior before astronauts will truly be able to interface with a robotic ...

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Fruit Fly Robot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Say hello to a fruit-fly sorting robot that will make time “fly” by in the lab.

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Roll Out the LED Carpet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rolling out the red carpet is so last-century. The latest thing is light-up LED carpet.

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Cellphone Radar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will your next cell phone have x-ray vision?

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Energy in the Atmosphere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A better understanding of atmospheric turbulence will ultimately help improve weather forecast models anywhere on the globe.

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Thanksgiving in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although they have fewer personal options for the meal, the astronauts can still enjoy a special Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station.

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A 3D Cast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a new technique for setting broken bones, doctors can easily check to see how the bone is healing, without breaking out the saw.

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The Proof Is on the Screen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When our astronaut hero boots up his computer in the movie, The Martian, just what is that code we see on his screen?

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Self-Sustaining Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As New Horizons heads towards the Kuiper Belt, scientists must make adjustments for the resources needed to help the spacecraft continue its journey. But what if a spacecraft could simply use the ...

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Fitness Tracker for Pets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A special collar can tell when your dog or cat is sick, even before they show obvious symptoms.

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Dog and Robot Make a Great Rescue Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A dog and a robotic snake may very well save the day

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V2 Suit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With support from NASA's NIAC program, Draper Laboratory and MIT are prototyping advanced biosuits that could keep future astronauts strong

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Successful Touchdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For only the 8th time in human history, NASA has successfully landed on Mars and the red planet has a new robotic resident.

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Bitter Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Olaf could spend any summer day in one of the busiest wind tunnels at NASA.

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Stop the Quake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now a NASA tech transfer product just had its first installation on the B2 building in Brooklyn, Brooklyn’s tallest tower.

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NASA Vascular Tissue Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of NASA’s current Centennial Challenges looks at a critical need in medicine as teams try to create vascularized tissue in the lab.

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Brainprints from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers have cracked the identity code, recognizing individuals by their brainwaves.

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The Green Grocery Store from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One proposal for a "green" supermarket will have you answering the question: "Paper, Plastic...or Bucket?"

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Multiplying Magnetic Memory with a Nano Wobble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A trick with magnets could theoretically double the storage of future hard drives

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Seeing Through the Fog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you've ever been blind-sided by weather related flight delays, you'll appreciate how NASA and the FAA see a new hi-tech solution!

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Refabricator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Among several tons of cargo that launched on Northrup Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft in November was a unique new 3D printer.

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Baggage Scan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The airline industry is embracing this end-to-end visibility for baggage processing.

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The Future of Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the early 1970s, engineers at NASA Langley Research Center literally wrote the playbook for Mars missions.

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Slick Plastics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you’ve ever shaken the bottle of ketchup or had to squeeze the shampoo to get at that elusive liquid inside, take heart - a slippery solution is in the works.

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Fast Fibers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We want instantaneous communication, but do we have the bandwidth to support it?

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Is There a "Warp Drive" in Our Future? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A long-time staple of science fiction is faster-than-light travel, by "Warp Drive". Will we ever have one, for real?

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Laser-Magnetic Asbestos Detector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tracking an old killer, with a fast and easy new laser-magnetic asbestos detection system

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Inflatable Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take a hard look at the science of Soft Robotics

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A Tenacious Little Rover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To provide the highest probability of bringing Opportunity back online, the Opportunity team is increasing the frequency of commands it beams to the rover.

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Deep Space Cold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is looking for a way to achieve cryogenic temperatures in deep space.

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Solutions with Potential from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next NASA iTech cycle is open now and NASA is looking for solutions that have the potential to enhance future space exploration.

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Software Catalog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA recently released its 2017-2018 software catalog, which offers an extensive portfolio of software products for a wide variety of technical applications.

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Eyes on the Ocean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA often uses the vantage point of space to learn more about Earth. And a new mission will put eyes on the ocean.

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Taking a Bite out of Allergies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There’s new hope for people with severe food allergies – and it’s all in your gut!

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Gluing a Broken Heart Back Together from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors develop a new way to repair heart damage, using a flexible instant glue.

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Polymer Inspired by Celtic Knots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An Irish invention that revolutionizes plastics has an origin in the mists of time

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Nanosponge Could Fix Oil Spills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A breakthrough sponge for oil spill clean up is being demonstrated in the labs at Rice University

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Closer to Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For decades NASA has collaborated with commercial companies to bring space technology back to Earth. But NASA is closer to home than you might think.

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Galactic Collisions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chandra images have revealed an enormous cold front in the Perseus galaxy cluster.

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InSights Below the Surface from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An instrument on the InSight lander will help scientists measure the pulse of Mars.

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Context Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists now have a library of high resolution images covering more than 99 percent of the surface of Mars.

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15 Years of Germs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is using DNA sequencing technology to study bacteria . . . in space.

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Listening to Lightning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You know that thunder comes along with lightning. But does lightning, start, from thousand-year-old cosmic rays?

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Space Bacteria Help Us Learn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A series of experiments on the International Space Station will teach us more about how to fight off infections here on Earth.

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Finding Exoplanets With New Techniques from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New techniques in the search for alien planets let us observe them directly, and even tell us what they are made of

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The Perfect Glass? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT researchers reveal a new non-fogging and self-cleaning glass inspired by nature

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Sterilizing Ambulances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When paramedics couldn’t quite figure out their end product, they turned to researchers at NASA to help them finalize a solution.

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Improving Runway Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Runway safety area improvements have been made at hundreds of commercial airports, protecting both passengers and crew.

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Using the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to navigation, but astronauts are being asked to test some new ideas about how to use a very old technology.

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Cloud Mapper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The GOES-16 satellite is now observing our planet from its equatorial view.

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3D Printed Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Molten glass in a 3D printer is a new variation on the ancient art of glass blowing.

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Splat Tests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It takes guts to be a NASA test pilot. In this case: bug guts, and lots of them!

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Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the drawing boards to the launch pad, the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 paves the way back to space for the United States.

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MEDLI Makes an Entrance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An entrance that people will be talking about it for years to come!

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VAB Gets New Life After Space Shuttles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building gets a 21st century makeover

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Inspection Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Airliners parked at airport gates sometimes get hit by trucks delivering food and loading baggage.

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Orbiting the Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Parker Solar Probe is already well into its third orbit around the Sun.

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Revealing Jupiter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thirteen science flybys --- and counting. Juno’s mission to the largest planet in our solar system has been officially extended.

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Preparing for the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recent drop tests for the Orion capsule, prove that this historic landmark still plays an important role in space exploration.

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A Tribute to Goddard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ninety years ago, a small rocket lifted off – and forever changed the way we explore.

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Roaches to the Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to map out a hazardous environment? No problem, just follow the biobots!

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A Computer in Your Contact Lenses? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists have developed thin, flexible micro-electronics for medical uses. Before you know it you may end up with a computer in your contacts!

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Zero-Emission Vehicles You Inflate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An old idea for propelling automobiles that is coming back with a breath of fresh air

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Surgical Light Saber from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An advanced laser scalpel so precise, it can work on parts of a single, individual cell

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Preventing Food Allergies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anyone with a severe food allergy knows the fear of eating at a restaurant where a hidden ingredient could become life-threatening.

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Rock and Roll on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA team has named a rock on Mars for music legend, The Rolling Stones.

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Sophisticated Images of Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mars 2020 will send home the clearest, most sophisticated images of Mars we have ever laid eyes on.

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Lessons from Viking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Viking discoveries go on and on. And 40 years later, Viking is still a mission to celebrate.

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Zinnias on the ISS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts on the International Space Station are ready to take gardening to the next level – and say it with flowers.

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Terminal Technology from NASA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As part of a technology transfer program, NASA turned over a unique software tool to the FAA that will help air traffic controllers better manage air space.

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Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA will launch a fleet of four probes to study the invisible currents behind our magnetosphere

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Subway Passengers Heat Apartment Building with their Body Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An apartment in Paris taps free energy from the heat of a subway below

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Go and Get It NASA's Next Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A $1.5 Million prize purse is up for grabs during a NASA Centennial Challenges competition to develop rovers that can autonomously find and retrieve objects.

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Training in a Virtual World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Augmented reality isn’t the answer to all testing and training. It’s simply another tool in NASA’s toolbox to help scientists and engineers prepare for the future.

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Flapping Flyers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Marsbee team hopes to send flapping wing flyers the size of bumblebees with cicada sized wings to Mars.

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Rocket Technology for Tall Towers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The same device used by NASA to stop rockets from shaking has been placed on a tall building in Brooklyn.

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Smart Manufacturing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Synthetic biology could be used to enable a smart manufacturing tool that would use the Martian atmosphere to tailor printable electronics.

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Dark Sky Places from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People have always looked to the night sky for navigation, to predict the seasons, or for religious celebrations. But is our love of light affecting our view of the stars?

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Sleep Your Way to Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Going to sleep may make the trip seem faster – especially if you’re headed to Mars.

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The Return of NEO-WISE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A successful space probe comes out of retirement and starts a second career, hunting for Earth-grazing asteroids with a "cold stare."

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GROVER Goes To Greenland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new NASA rover roams the Arctic ice sheets of Greenland

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Nano-soccer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nano-machines compete for mega-honors at this year's NIST Mobile

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Almost to the Kernel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tellus Labs has been able to develop a crop prediction model that can predict agricultural yields within one percent of the actual bushels per acre.

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Position in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock will help space navigators pinpoint a spacecraft’s location anywhere in space.

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Transparent Sound Systems from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A see-through sound-system could turn any flat surface into giant speakers.

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Tensegrity Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From art to robots. NASA is very interested in seeing just how flexible the Super Ball Bot can be.

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Inflatables in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lighter than their rigid-structure counterparts, and therefore less expensive to launch; quieter than the aluminum walls of other modules; the fabric of inflatable modules may even be more resistan...

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Monster Machine for Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It looks like something from a Transformers movie, but this Giant Research Robot is here to help NASA.

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Heat Resistant Woven Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We'll weave a tale of how NASA is creating future heat shields with the help of a very old technology.

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Raindrops Versus Processor Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Processing power may help you drive safer through rain at night

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Urban OS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A British firm is pioneering the creation of smart cities.

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A Folding Heat Shield from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is testing a new technology that could squeeze a much larger aeroshell into a rocket – without the need for a larger rocket.

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Reach for the Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Developing the technology that will take humans to Mars will lead to advances in capabilities here on Earth.

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Cosmic Images from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory is a telescope designed to detect X-ray emissions from very hot regions of the universe.

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Disposable Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Expendable and biodegradable – these high tech paper planes may just be the future of drone delivery.

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Automatic Alternative Text from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pictures play an important role in Facebook posts. But unless the person who uploads the picture takes time to manually add a caption, visually impaired users miss out on these updates from friend...

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Landing on Your Feet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Solutions to some of our most difficult challenges are often found in nature. This time, researchers are studying cats to make safer landings for robots.

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Comet Hopper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An advanced design for space rovers... that reminds you of your pet hamster...?

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Soft Armor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new, lightweight flexible armor system finds some civilian uses you might not expect

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Using the Moon as a Mirror from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A "Cosmic trick shot" from Hubble prepares NASA for finding alien worlds

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Predicting Air Traffic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Instead of waiting for updates every one-minute with no information about flights on the ground at airports, air traffic managers have access to fast updates for every flight’s position.

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Superstitions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More traditions than superstitions, NASA has a few rituals that help soothe nerves in tense situations.

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Floating a Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you float a spacecraft at a specific Lagrange point, you could lower a tethered platform to the surface of a moon or planet to explore.

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Beacons in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The SEXTANT/NICER mission will provide autonomous navigation capabilities a large distance away from Earth using x-ray emitting stars as beacons.

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A Viking First from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The panorama revealed sand dunes and large rocks. The late afternoon sun was high in the sky on the left side of the photo. What made this picture unique? It was the first high resolution image ...

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Art in the Subway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Yorkers entering the subway have a reason to look up.

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Bacteria-powered Rovers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A rover that eats and runs, using bacteria power!

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Artificial Leaf Becomes Self-Healing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An artificial leaf that imitates photosynthesis, AND can repair its own damage

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Smart Transformers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Electrical engineers are re-inventing the local transformers that connect your home and neighborhood to the power grid

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An Impressive Mission from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Viking spacecraft exceeded all expectations, operating well beyond their design, and producing a huge harvest of scientific data about Mars.

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Smoke and Fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At liftoff, NASA’s Space Launch System will be significantly louder than a jetliner.

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Engineering in Real Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine thinking about an idea, talking about a solution, and going right into a laboratory to test it out.

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Eyes toward Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once the country’s goal became putting a man in space, many from this Pilotless Division would transition to a newly formed Space Task Group.

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The Little Girl from West Virginia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

She counted everything; and NASA counted on her. So NASA Langley is honoring Katherine Johnson in a very special way.

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One Year in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Identical twins will compare their physical changes, after one of them spends a year in orbit.

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Real-life Tractor Beams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is researching how to make a real working tractor beam! Stay tuned, or we'll just pull you back in!

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Some Light Conversation...With Other Worlds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Space communications advance as a NASA lunar probe switches from radio relays to laser beams

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The Lowdown on New Urban Parks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A former NASA engineer thinks about unconventional places to find new park space, in crowded urban environments

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Man on the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through the magic of the silver screen, a whole new generation will get to meet one of America’s most notable figures – the first man on the moon.

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Holiday Lights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you want to see an out of this world holiday display, check out the light shows at some of the NASA Visitors Centers this season.

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NASA and John Deere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

GPS was a new idea when John Deere began using the technology to measure crop yields and help farmers determine seed productivity.

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Turbo Charged Telescope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who's got the sharpest eye? We'll see what happens when you turbo charge a ground-based telescope with Adaptive Optics

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Half a Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Mark Rodefeld, a pediatric surgeon at Indiana University, has spent decades fixing broken hearts. And his research led him to a team of engineers at NASA.

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Planning for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We go into space to learn about the universe, but we also need to learn more about ourselves and what better way than to study the psychology of long-duration exploration in a new field called cogn...

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The World's Most Sensitive Thermometer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The most sensitive thermometer uses bent light to tell you the truest temperature.

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The Audio Camera Can Diagnose Your Engine Problems from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new camera listens to your engine to find problems

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Gestural Control, Without the Green Suit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New technology is designed to let you talk with your hands... to your computer.

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Conductive Concrete from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is interested in the conductive concrete as a way to reduce weather related delays at airports.

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Reducing Wildlife Hazards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA and United States Department of Agriculture work hand-in-hand researching innovative techniques to reduce wildlife hazards.

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A Busy Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, or MRO, is a busy spacecraft.

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Exposing Solar Events from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By working backwards, a group of scientists from NASA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, have detected an early signature of certain energetic particles.

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Light in the Darkness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are shining a light on moon craters, and this NIAC-funded project could transform the darkness.

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Ion Engines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA-built rocket engine sets a world record by running continuously for more than five and a half years and could be the prototype for engines to take us to deep space.

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Quantum Communications from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's the idea that gave Einstein a headache. But it works! Let's get entangled, with the strange new world of Quantum Communication!

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International Space Apps Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An international mass collaboration focused on space exploration took place over 48-hours in cities around the world this April

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Breathing Batteries Add Range to Electric Cars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

IBM has gotten into the electric car business with an ambitious plant to develop a lithium-air rechargeable battery that gets its 500-mile range by "breathing."

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Melted Metals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this new printing process, metal powders are melted with a laser and deposited on a rotating rod from the inside out.

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Elf on Station from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Celebrating the holidays in space has been a tradition for as long as astronauts have traveled to space.

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Ensuring Traveler Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FAA is rethinking how to inspect today’s aircraft.

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Power You Can Swallow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at MIT are turning a science fair demonstration into a high tech innovation by using stomach acid to power a new type of ingestible battery.

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A Healthy Journey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A London-based firm has an idea that could make the commute to work a healthier journey.

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Simulating Mars in Hawaii from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here’s a great chef’s challenge – be creative with a limited number of ingredients, 140 million miles from home!

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Can A Laser Detect Drunk Drivers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Police are testing a laser with a nose for detecting drunk drivers in motion.

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Snow-White Coating Protects Spacecraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a secret history on the new SpaceX Dragon spaceship's snow-white coating that's both high-tech and time-tested

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Unlocking the Puzzle of Genetics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new way to screen your genes, may explain how to escape hereditary diseases.

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Wind Observations from Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

RapidScat became the first Earth-observing climate instrument specifically designed to operate from the exterior of the International Space Station.

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Power On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we send astronauts to the Moon or Mars for long stays, we’re going to need a new class of power.

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Energy from Jupiter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at JPL propose harvesting wind energy from the atmosphere of Jupiter to fuel a spacecraft.

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Finding the Right Mix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Planning the mix of people with the right skills and temperaments for long-duration space missions is just one puzzle waiting to be solved.

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Recycled Electronics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cell phones, computers, tablets, gaming devices . . . new models come out and we have to upgrade. But what do we do with the old ones?

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Energy in the Air from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wireless devices of the future may have an unusual backup power system; taking free energy from the air itself.

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Greenland's Dirty Little Secret from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are surprised by what they found under a massive sheet of ice. Find out about Greenland's dirty little secret!

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Growing and Glowing Plants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Growing trees and plants that glow in the dark

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Smart Sand and Robot Pebbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MIT is researching a different way of replicating objects, using building blocks and sand.

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As Cold as Possible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working to find a way to keep objects in space as cold as possible.

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Christmas Eve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the Moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968.

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Getting Ahead of Alzheimers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While there are some promising new treatments in development to combat disease, for many patients, these treatments come too late in the fight to make a difference.

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Pictures from Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The camera actually captured the settling of Martian dust as Viking landed on July 20, 1976, more than two million miles from home.

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The Blob for Electronics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just like in the movies – blobs of molten metal reassembling themselves – but this time, it’s happening in North Carolina.

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Brain Mapping from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Human Brain Project ushers in a new era of research, “The Brain Age.”

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The Real Fish Stories Are Based On NASA Satellite Data from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commercial fishermen as well as oceanographers share and depend on NASA satellite data to get the real fish story.

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Reducing Drag, Saving Fuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is testing a computer program for aircraft that is all about the little things

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A Future Tech That Could Floor You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine if the entire floor in your house had multi-touch capability like your smartphone.

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Glacier Plumbing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Serving as the plumbing inside the icy structure, moulins carry meltwater throughout the ice and control how fast a glacier moves.

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Over Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The computer programmers were tasked with analyzing the first photon cloud from ICESat-2.

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A Rainbow of Possibilities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To colorize the images, scientists previously painstakingly combined three shots of the same target taken with red, green, and blue filters.

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Moxie for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we are truly to become space explorers, we have to learn, just as early pioneers did, to live off the land.

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Exploring Gas Giants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if we could harness the energy in Jupiter’s red spot as a source of energy? A group of NASA researchers hope to do just that.

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Celebrating Hubble with Jackson and Tull from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Hubble Space Telescope continues to amaze us with spectacular images of our galaxy and galaxies beyond.

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NASA Helps Protect California Delta Levees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Standing on a huge levee, you may not be able to tell if it has moved a fraction of an inch... But NASA can.

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Flying Car Gets FAA Approval from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We revisit a flying car as it gets FAA approval

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Deep Space Atomic Clock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA plans to make time fly... with more precision than ever before.

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Floating Dust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Floating dust is a problem for astronauts living on the International Space Station, especially in and around cargo bays when supplies are opened.

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Untouched Samples from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Teams of scientists will continue the legacy of the Apollo missions by studying pieces of the Moon that have been carefully stored and untouched for nearly 50 years.

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An Exploded Star from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A mosaic of six pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope captures in stunning detail the energy debris from a supernova.

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A Tough World to Explore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is hoping to build on the success of the silicon-based integrated circuits used on Mars landers. But the target this time – Venus.

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Chemical Free Sanitizing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are shining a new light on organic fruits – making them safe without chemicals.

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Three Pound Satellites from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CubeSats are headed for planetary exploration.

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NASA's Space Apps Hack-a-thon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA brings together a record number of programmers to Hack Space Exploration. See what they created!

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2013 SRR Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Sample Return Robot Challenge is back for 2013!

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Kidney Stones Rolled Away by Ultrasound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers are looking at using ultrasound to move kidney stones out of the body,without surgery

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An Electronic Slush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

End to end recycling using biology could be used to produce new electronic circuits whenever and wherever the need arises.

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Get the Lead Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The search is on for unleaded fuels for small aircraft that will have the least impact on the general aviation fleet and aircraft manufacturers.

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The Internet of All Things from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The latest innovations are all under one roof in a first of its kind lab, as the University of Virginia School of Engineering changes the face of higher education.

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Beyond the Lab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Several NASA researchers traveled to Mt. Erebus, Earth’s southernmost volcano in Antarctica, to test new technologies in extreme conditions.

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Up Up in the Stratosphere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Up, up in the stratosphere…. An idea that has been around for over a hundred years may open a new era of space travel.

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Foiling Counterfeiters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists are testing a new counterfeit prevention too small to be seen with the naked eye, but worth its weight in gold.

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Flat Landers for Getting Around Other Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hey, your planetary lander's gone flat... and that's... okay? We'll look at the advantages of an unconventional design for space probes.

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Ionic Wind-Powered Jet Engines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ionic wind could power the next generation of jet engines

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Slingshot Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New federal rules are making micro-surveys with small aerial drones practical

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Pine Tree Polymers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A polymer made from that pinene could take the place of existing petroleum-based additives in plastic.

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RoboGlove from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When scientists and engineers developed a humanoid robot for space exploration, they lent a robotic hand to those in need on Earth as well.

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Tropical Storm Icing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When conditions are right, airplane icing can occur at high altitudes in any kind of weather.

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Silicon Circuits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Silicon-carbide circuits could not only make exploration of Venus possible, but might be a hot prospect for aircraft engines as well.

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Spot On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A leopard may not be able to change its spots, but researchers at MIT have found a way to turn those patterns into a medical technology that will help millions.

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Robo Squids for Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most rovers move around a planet surface on wheels, but a proposed rover designed for Europa might just change the way we think about exploration.

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Mouse-tronauts Get a New Space Habitat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The next addition to the International Space Station's crew: mouse-tronauts.

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Vision Systems Illuminate Industrial Processes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A welders-eye view for industrial processes sees the un-seeable, with a little help from NASA

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Emergency Responders REACT with Confidence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The key to protecting a NASA facility from a hurricane turns out to be its own scientific data

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Extreme Worlds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The ICE project will look at Isolation and Confinement in Extreme environments by observing people who spend several months at the South Pole.

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Teaming Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association have teamed up to share NASA technology transfer opportunities.

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Meteorites in Antarctica from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although meteorites fall all over the world, they get concentrated in Antarctica so NASA expeditions search the ice for these space rocks.

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Bringing Them Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the world watched, a team from NASA took what they had learned about protecting humans in hostile environments, and put it to use.

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Crickets in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do we develop the technology that will make us a truly star-faring people? It might just begin on the moon.

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Beneath Pearl Harbor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The National Park Service is using modern technology to protect history.

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The Phone is a Battery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today, your phone's battery sits in a compartment inside the phone. What if the entire phone WAS the battery?

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Ultra-Thin Coatings are Also Ultra-Beautiful from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A technology created by NASA for use on space helmets is making its way to the world of art

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Virtual Reality Contact Lens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

DARPA and the National Science Foundation have found a way around the main problems with current eyeglass-style VR goggles

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Virtual History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has an incredible amount of available information about the early Apollo missions – information that Immersive VR Education has put to good use in a virtual documentary.

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Missions into Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The SpaceX launch was a partnership that helped successfully launch four NASA missions into space.

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Music from the Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Satellites record electromagnetic fluctuations that can be converted into audio files using computer algorithms.

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Insulating with Frozen Smoke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It won’t age, mold, or mildew. It is safe, recyclable, and environmentally friendly. And best of all, this amazing insulating material can increase the R-value of a wall by more than 40%.

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Flower Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers in Germany are giving new meaning to flower power!

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UTC Celebrates 25 Years of Hubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is celebrating a landmark with Hubble – and companies like UTC are joining the celebration.

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Google, Take the Wheel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No brakes. No accelerator, or steering wheel, for that matter. Google's first self-driving car drives like riding an elevator.

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Drones vs. Volcano from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recycled drones are put to good use sampling air over volcanoes

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The Biggest Ear(Square Kilometer Array) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The biggest ear on the planet brings galactic scale challenges for computing!

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Changing How Medicine Is Done from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Vascularized Tissue Centennial Challenge is looking at a critical need in medicine.

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Orbiting Earth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Near Earth Objects are asteroids and comets that orbit the Sun.

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Operating an Outpost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a new NASA e-book, readers get an inside look at station operations through the eyes of the ten space flight directors.

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The Technology in Your Hand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Each year, NASA creates hundreds of new inventions. And through technology transfer, many of these inventions become part of our everyday lives.

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Viking Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Viking was an ambitious mission --- one designed to not only orbit Mars, but to land and operate on the planet’s surface – something that no one had successfully done before.

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What’s on Your Bucket List from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you have a special list of places you really want to visit? Find out about one of the places on NASA’s bucket list.

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Stretchy Wires Make Wearable Wireless Possible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a big future in wearable electronics and new ways to make "stretchy" wiring could soon make a fashion statement.

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Dance of the Giants Measures Galactic Distances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronomers employ a new technique to answer a century old question

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Fishing with Satellites from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sport Fishermen are using tools that tap into satellite data to catch the big fish

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Exoplanet Surveys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kepler opened up an entirely new field of exoplanet research and now TESS will build on that legacy.

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Battery Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When in doubt, leave it out. The FAA is working to make traveling with lithium batteries safer.

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Tactile Astronomy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center uses 3-D modeling software to create tangible models that bring astronomy to the blind.

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Fingerprint for Depression from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Diagnosing depression can be a difficult task, but a blood test could give Doctors an objective evaluation for treatment.

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Laser Communications from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA has relied on radio frequency based communications since its inception. But as exploration takes us farther from Earth, how do we meet today’s demand for higher data rates?

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Glasses Did the Trick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bringing us stunning images of distant galaxies, Hubble has become our eyes on the universe.

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Zapping Alergies and Asthma with Space Tech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA-developed air cleaning system for the International Space Station inspires an asthma-busting air cleaner for homes and schools.

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HPTI - Proton Therapy for Cancer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Medical physics delivers the most effective, least abrasive cancer treatment yet

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ChemScan Knows What's in Your Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cities are analyzing drinking and treated water with tools based on technology developed for future gardens in space

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Food to Fight Disease from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Apparently chewing stimulates the production of Th17 cells in the mouth, which could help fight disease in some parts of the body.

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When Volcanoes Awaken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Breathtaking to look at while dormant, when Alaska’s volcanoes awaken they can pose a serious threat to residents and industry.

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The New Mozart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We still need professional composers, songwriters, and musicians, but embracing AI technology might actually create the 21st century’s Mozart.

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Helicopter Impact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Swinging like a giant pendulum, this Marine helicopter has a crew of crash dummies that are helping to make helicopters safer.

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Enabling Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After returning home from the moon, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin said, “Mars is there – waiting to be explored.” But what’s the point of sending humans to another world?

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Environmentally Friendly Cement Substitute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An accidental engineering achievement puts us on an environmentally friendly road.

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Farming with a Little Help From Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A high-flying view from the space station helps farmers and ranchers in the Northern plains states.

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Mechanical Breakdowns can't HyDE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new tool from NASA tests mechanics to see what their breaking point is

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Atomic Teabag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Oklahoma State University are working on a capsule you could put into a glass of water to pull out radioactive contamination

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Spinning Habitats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A spinning structure made up of a series of concentric cylinders could help protect the astronauts from radiation.

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No Small Feat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now, two female astronauts have made history with NASA’s first all-woman spacewalk.

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Mirror Mirror on the Moon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A transformer hitched to the back of a rover could unfold itself into an array of computer-controlled mirrors that would shed light on dark places on the moon.

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Nondestructive Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s Langley Research Center has found a way to determine just how far an airplane wing will bend before it breaks.

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Landing on Triton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What if a spacecraft could simply use the resources found on moons to make exploration possible . . . ?

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Servicing Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The history of the universe is written in starlight and the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded much of that history.

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Harvesting Electricity from Traffic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we harvest electricity from the flow of daily rush hour traffic? One inventor thinks so.

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Ultimate Weapon in Ear Bud Wars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hearing aids and ear buds meet the next level in acoustic technology, to listen better, not louder

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A Picture of Innovation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some history behind the ubiquitous CMOS sensor technology

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Electronics for Hostile Environments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center is developing a new electronics technology that could survive more than 520 hours in hostile environments.

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In a Connected World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today Openstack is the most used open source cloud computing platform in our connected world. And it all started in a NASA lab.

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Kilopower Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we send astronauts to the moon or to other planets for long stays, we’re going to need a new class of power that has never been needed before.

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Out of Focus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A London eye surgeon and an optical physicist have developed a new treatment for age-related macular degeneration inspired by the flaw in the Hubble Telescope.

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Spinoff for Cell Phones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Find out how space blankets are being used to protect electronics from extreme temperatures.

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Advancing Exploration by Going Slower from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA project shows how advanced it is, by how slow it can go.

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3D Printed Coral Reefs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In oceans around the world, coral reefs sustain damage - can we save them with 3-d-printed coral?

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Can Semiconductors Be Grown? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers suggest that semiconductors can be grown instead of printed

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What Butterflies Know About Thermal Vision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thermal imaging goggles have more in common with butterfly wings than you'd expect

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Technology for All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through technology transfer, many NASA inventions become part of our everyday lives.

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An Ear to the Ground from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Put an ear to the ground on Mars and you’ll hear a symphony of sounds.

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Spacecraft Simulations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sophisticated computer modeling can be used to look at everything that could happen, end-to-end, from the moment a spacecraft touches the atmosphere to the time it comes to rest on the surface of a...

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Driving Hot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Formula 1 race teams are looking at a new exhaust system that diverts more of the heat behind their seat, thanks to a NASA polymer.

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The Future of Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cleaner, quieter, and even faster. NASA is entering a new era in aviation as x-planes take to the air.

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Robotic Mapping in Real Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ride Along With a Robotic Cartographer, mapping the world in 4-Dimensions!

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Cold Stars, Hot Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cold stars, and Goldilocks planets: just two of the amazing discoveries by NASA's fleet of telescopes in space.

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Algae Lamps Absorb Carbon Dioxide from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Algae lamp absorbs 200-times more carbon dioxide than trees, doesn't require electricity

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Flying Cars at Last from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This year at least two flying cars have made successful test flights. Is the future here yet?

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Space Weather Prediction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA scientists have discovered that bright points in the solar atmosphere may give us much more information about changes occurring deep down in the sun.

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Understanding Combustion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Understanding why materials burn is the primary goal of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fire Safety Laboratories.

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Stargazing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most of what we know about our place in the Universe has come from observations of the night sky from Earth. But stargazers are concerned with the number of places where light is interfering with ...

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Closing the Communications Gap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s space-based communications system will efficiently close the generation gap, supporting space communications for another 15 years.

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Stormy Nights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some thunderstorms can be seen approaching, while others hit without warning. Now NASA is taking to the air above Kansas to see why nighttime storms are brewing.

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Colorful Leak Detector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From industry to space, hydrogen is a mainstay chemical, but until now, the difficulty detecting leaks often meant disaster.

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Project Morpheus Makes A Major Hop, Using Green Fuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The shortest flights can still teach us a lot. Taking a hop into the future of planetary landers, with Project Morpheus.

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Futuristic Healing Gel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A college undergrad invents a futuristic gel that can stop bleeding a heal wounds faster

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Miniature Space Medicine Chest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A biocapsule device designed at NASA for use with astronauts on deep space missions may change the face of Earth medicine

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Gobbling Up Planetary Debris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

X-ray observations from the hot outer atmosphere of a star may be scientist’s first evidence of a star gobbling up planetary debris.

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The Tallest Towers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This NASA technology transfer literally stops tall towers from shaking in their tracks.

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Extreme Weather on Jupiter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jupiter's weather layer is more massive than expected, containing about one percent of Jupiter's total mass – Earth's is less than one millionth its mass.

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Reset Your Clock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The re-setting of your biological clock can take as long as two weeks but a new app for smartphones can help dramatically shorten that adjustment period.

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Why Europa? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you have a special list of places you really want to visit? Find out about one of the places on NASA’s bucket list.

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Bacterial Biofuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the growing demand for more renewable energy sources, a group of bio-engineers are turning a gut reaction into fuel.

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How to Build a Better Bot for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Terradynamics could help engineers design better robots for Mars

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Looking for Clean Ideas on Waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is co-hosting a challenge to identify 10 game-changing innovations that could transform waste management

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Fission Power Systems from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the moon, power generation from sunlight can be very difficult because lunar nights are equivalent to 14 days on Earth.

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Monitoring Power Lines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new ultraviolet detection system developed at NASA Langley in Hampton, Virginia, can be used to remotely monitor power lines.

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Analyzing Power Lines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new ultraviolet detection system developed at NASA Langley in Hampton, Virginia, can be used to remotely monitor power lines.

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Air Traffic Control from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A NASA app monitors an aircraft’s current position, altitude, flight route, air traffic, and real-time weather conditions all while searching for routes that can save flight time.

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Fixing a Broken Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A heart attack is a serious thing – even when it’s not fatal, the resulting damage to heart tissue affects the heart’s ability to pump blood. But a new patch may actually restore both tissue and f...

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Honey vs Superbugs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We call them superbugs – those antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. So what’s all the buzz about now?

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High Flying Drones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Safe flying drones compete for a half million-dollar prize in one of NASA's Centennial Challenges

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GPS Backup that Fits on a Penny from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A tiny add-on chip may keep your GPS from ever losing track of the sky again

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Google Glasses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Google Glasses project aims to create a new way for humans to see and interact with their world

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Quiet Supersonics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once fully tested, the X-59 plane will begin making supersonic flights over select communities to measure residents’ reactions to any noise they might hear.

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A New Identity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Earth blue, rocket red, and lunar silver. It’s the new identity for NASA’s Artemis Program.

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Asteroid Warning System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The asteroid impact over Russia five years ago was a cosmic wake-up call - drawing worldwide attention to what needs to be done to detect asteroids before they strike our planet.

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Cure for a Broken Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors are using a special glue to patch holes and seal cuts in hearts and heart arteries, without using stitches, or staples of any kind.

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Virtual Flyby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1801, Piazzi pointed his telescope to the sky and first observed the object we call Ceres. More than 200 years later, NASA made history as Dawn became the first mission to visit Ceres. And now...

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Planetary Science Breakthroughs with Hubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Observations from the Hubble Space Telescope make us question what we think we know about our own solar system.

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Hunting Exoplanets with a Sunflower from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is hunting for exo-planets with a sunflower star shade that actually blocks star light

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Fishing for Innovation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A fisherman's innovation helps to reduce waste, save marine life and keep oceans alive

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A Map of the Entire Infrared Sky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A satellite scanning the entire sky in infrared light has led to an atlas whose legacy will endure for decades

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Effervescent Insects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts have a couple of space hacks to make the fruit fly experiments on the International Space Station easier.

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Fire Safety Experiments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Saffire is a series of Spacecraft Fire Safety Experiments designed to investigate flame growth and material flammability in space.

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The Echo of Faraway Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A LIDAR technology may have the potential to image individual continents on Earth-like exoplanets.

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Comet Crunchers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This radical design for sampling comets or small asteroids, and returning those samples splits the job for efficiency.

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LEDs Lead the Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1980’s compact fluorescent light bulbs hit the market, but the now familiar spiral shaped bulbs may soon become a fad of the past.

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Good Goo Goes to the Races from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Formula 1 race car drivers are always on the hot seat, but NASA may have a way to lower the temperature.

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Your Phone Says,Don't Text While Driving! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's hard to stop people from texting while driving. But smart phones themselves may soon put a stop to it

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Fused Reality:Blending Reality and Simulation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Merging actual reality and virtual reality could be on the horizon for training and safety simulations

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A Robotic Handyman Gets to Work in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A multi-armed robotic handyman built by the Canadian Space Agency helps test satellite repair missions on the International Space Station

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Touchdown on Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After traveling 300 million miles over seven months, touchdown on the surface of Mars took only six and a half minutes and now the two-year mission begins.

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Necessary Friction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

InSight’s mole needs friction from surrounding soil in order to move.

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Animals Below the Clouds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cloud patterns can be used to determine the size and location of specific plant and animal habitats with unprecedented detail and accuracy.

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Generating Hydrogen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A team from Columbia and Harvard Universities are perfecting a catalyst for generating cheap hydrogen, powered by sunlight.

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Exploring Europa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nature is very good at making efficient creatures that swim through the water. Can we learn from nature? Can we create a rover that can turn slow motion into locomotion? A team at Cornell seems t...

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Mysteries of Stonehenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stonehenge is one of the most recognized landscapes in the world, but the real mystery may just be what lies beneath.

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Transparent Texting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A simple software modification to your smartphone could keep you from texting yourself right into an open manhole, or public fountain

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New Spy Tech Keeps Satellites From Colliding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new computer security system keeps satellites from colliding space and so much more

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Rapunzel Number Helps Scientists Quantify Ponytails from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists take a look at the math and science of hair

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Paint Job for Mars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The masking team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California measures success in millimeters.

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Kangaroo Island from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA’s satellite instruments are often the first to detect wildfires burning in remote regions.

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Slippery Bottle Liners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new repellent buffer, which lets the liquid inside find its way out, not only makes plastic bottles reusable and more easily recyclable, it helps keep plastic products clean.

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Protecting Keepsakes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The aftermath of a disaster is chaotic. But an inventor, using space shuttle technology, has created a product to keep precious keepsakes safe.

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Spinning in Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those of us who remember 2001 – A Space Odyssey, science is about to imitate art once again as engineers give exercise a whole new spin.

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Flat Worlds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream --- or maybe a 2-D pixelated world.

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NASA Space Apps Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This year's Space Apps Challenge hackathon spawned an amazing number of space-related apps and inventions. You can even test out many of the new apps for yourself!

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Navigating by Cosmic Beacon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new experiment aims to prove if pulsars in space could act as a cosmic GPS system

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Electron Microscope Improvement is the Biggest Thing in Years from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have revolutionized the electron microscope by developing a new method which could create the highest resolution images ever seen

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Tiny Satellites Track Global Storms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today’s meteorologists have a plethora of ground-based instruments to help forecast the weather, but some new satellites, no larger than a shoebox, may help us see the big picture in great detail.

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Tracking Noise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA and the National Park Service are working together to help park managers understand the impact of outdoor lighting and noise on animals in our national parks.

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Epidermal Patches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Imagine a patch to warn you of cardiovascular health issues – an impending heart attack or stroke.

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Winglets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A seemingly simple innovation saves billions of dollars of jet fuel

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A Once Massive Star from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Hubble zooms in on an exploded star, scientists get a second chance to examine the remains of a supernova.

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Magnetic Memory Boost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can’t remember the four things on your grocery list? You’re not alone, but a new treatment may just provide relief for the young and the old.

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Beyond Batteries, What's Next? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can we create a next generation battery that transforms space travel AND life on Earth? NASA thinks so

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Bouncing Camera Sees Danger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Future police and firefighters might follow the bouncing ball into danger

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HIAD-Changing the Way We Explore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The HIAD project is testing high-tech materials and designs to see if an inflatable spacecraft can change the way we explore other worlds

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Underwater Buoyancy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today, underwater training is still the primary spacewalk training method and the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is the largest indoor body of water in the world.

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X Marks the Spot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The team leading NASA’s first asteroid sample return mission has officially selected a sample collection site.

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Transparent Electronics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you live by a noisy highway or airport, your house windows could be made to work like noise-canceling headphones for the whole house.

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Just Plain Lost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thirty thousand people have been saved since 1982, because they had, and used, a Personal Locator Beacon when their plane crashed, their boat sank, or they just plain got lost in the wilderness.

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Ancestral DNA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You have GPS in your DNA and it can pin-point your old neighborhood… From a thousand years ago!

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Invisibility Cloaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first multi-directional cloaking device keeps objects hidden in visible light.

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Space Shuttle Tech's Fireproof Safe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An inventor applies Space Shuttle technology to protect your treasured belongings from disasters

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Drifting Fish Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new high-tech fish farm may help make future ocean harvest more sustainable

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Liquid Metal Alloy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's stronger than titanium, bounces like rubber, molds like plastic, and they call it liquid metal

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Martian Meteorite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A laser instrument, calibrated with a Martian meteorite, will be the first to use forensic techniques on Mars.

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Orion Suits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Drawing on six decades of spaceflight experience, NASA has re-engineered the suit worn on the space shuttle.

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Smarter Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

So what’s next in the world of smart materials; can they get even smarter?

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Disks of Dust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By signing up to be a Disk Detective, you could help NASA search WISE images for stars with hidden disks of dust around them.

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Capturing CO2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Microbrewers can now use NASA technology to put bubbles in their beer.

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Capillary Cups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taking a drink in space, where microgravity affects the way fluids behave, is a complicated task. But thanks to research conducted on the International Space Station, a new cup may replace sealed d...

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See-through Cars are on the Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new aid for driving up hills or parking in tight spots, makes the front of your car transparent

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Where's the Leak? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn how a NASA spinoff helped improve commercial leak sensors

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No Ice Please from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is helping to stop ice build-up on aircraft surfaces long before you leave the runway

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Recycled Printing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first of its kind – a combination recycler and printer – Refabricator uses the recycled filament it creates to make new tools and materials.

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Revolutionary Robots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These cobots combine and morph to enable different types of transportation.

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Faster than WiFi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The LED keeps learning new tricks. And the latest is an ability to use light as a wireless connection.

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Looking for Minerals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Using 3D vision and a dedicated processor, Texture Cam is trained to discriminate between boring sand and potentially interesting rocks on Mars.

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AI Composers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the sounds in video games to the scores for films, much of the music we hear today has actually been composed by a computer.

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Tracking Solar Cycles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new method may help NASA pinpoint the timing of our solar cycle.

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Beating Jet Lag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You're in Maui... but your body's still in Cleveland. Re-set your body clock, with an app that defeats jet-lag!

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Hospital Robots Have Mars Rover Roots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A robot that roams hospital hallways on Earth has Mars Rovers in its heritage

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Space Toothpaste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Toothpaste designed for astronauts in space proves useful for young and old

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Measuring Ice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Three hundred trillion green photons of light were sent to the ground as ICESat-2 began its mission to monitor Earth’s changing ice.

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Disrupting Communication from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scientists can measure disruptions to determine how communications signals have been affected by these atmospheric bubbles.

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Interplanetary Laser Tag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A glitch-free communication connection is important because you don’t want to miss any of the data coming from deep space back to Earth.

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Mission to Mercury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Starting out on a journey that began 10 years ago, MESSENGER launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida to take an unprecedented look at Mercury. But orbiting a planet so close to the sun is no easy task.

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Toys that Spark Imagination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The annual Toy Fair in London kicked off the toy season and although many had a technology element, imagination took the prize.

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Crash Dummies to the Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crash test dummies fall from the skies – all to make helicopter flight safer.

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The 50 cent Microscope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA will launch a fleet of four probes to study the invisible currents behind our magnetosphere

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Space Underwear You Can Wear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Astronauts dress in high-tech, all the way to their underwear... and now, you can, too!

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Robot Food Coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Software for driving robot arms now helps you stick to a healthy diet

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NASA Selfies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Put yourself in the Orion Nebula, or travel to the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. A new NASA app puts you in the spacesuit.

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Astrobees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Humming as they go, but softly to comply with noise limits on the space station, the Astrobees can take environmental readings or perform inventory.

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A Robotic Geologist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If we could somehow put a geologist’s skills into a rover, it could notice interesting rock formations and decide by itself what to study.

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Solving the Fundamental Challenges of Flight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory was established in 1917 as the nation's first civilian facility focused on aeronautical research. Their goal was to solve the fundamental challenges of flight.

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Panoramic Baseball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Take me out to the ball game --- or in this case, bring the game to me thanks to the supersized digital technology that is being used on Mars.

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Streamlining Construction with 3D Printing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NASA is working with USC to design lunar structures, but could that same technology be used to build your next home?

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Solid Science on a Budget from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today: A story of epic engineering and technical improvisation, building a world-class mission with spare parts, to save and improve lives on Earth

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The Wireless Heart Monitoring Shirt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new kind of flexible, dry sensor makes monitoring your heart and vital signs as easy as putting on a t-shirt

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Everybody Gets Their Turn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scheduling software for the Hubble Space Telescope has been adapted to reduce hospital waiting time for patients

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Reaching Interstellar Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Almost 11 billion miles from home, Voyager 2 has entered interstellar space at last.

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Technologies for the Moonwalk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Technologies created for the historic moonwalk advanced into spinoffs that benefit people on Earth.

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