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Astronauts were inspired by their living quarters to create a process that produces clean biofuels.
FIRST Championship Ignites Students' Scientific Savvy
More than 10,000 students from 28 countries and 533 custom-built robots will swarm Atlanta's Georgia Dome, April 16-18, to compete in the FIRST Championship.
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Webb Telescope Mirror Completes Cryogenic Testing
The first mirror segment that will fly on the James Webb Space Telescope has completed a series of cryogenic temperature tests in the X-ray and Cryogenic Facility at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
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Recipe for Perfect Webb Telescope Mirror
The Webb Telescope's mirrors are made of a special element that will enable them to withstand the rigors of space.
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Turning the Tide to Energy
A new concept in energy production could harness the power of ocean waves.
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Future Helicopters Get SMART
Helicopters today are considered a loud, bumpy and inefficient mode for day-to-day domestic travel, but NASA research could change that view.
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A Starry-Eyed Gaze
Learn how NASA stargazing techniques have resulted in better vision for children on Earth.
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NASA Nanosatellite to Study Antifungal Drug Effectiveness in Space
04.28.09 - NASA is preparing to fly a small satellite about the size of a loaf of bread that could help scientists better understand how effectively drugs work in space. The nanosatellite, known as PharmaSat, is a secondary payload aboard a U.S. Air Force four-stage Minotaur 1 rocket planned for launch the evening of May 5.
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Updated Web Feature Shows How NASA Technologies Improve Lives
04.22.09 - NASA has launched an expanded version of an interactive online program that allows users to discover some of the many NASA technologies that positively impact everyday life.
 "The Axel rover prototype can get down steep terrain and climb over rocks.")
 "Mobility Field Tests, Phase 1")