Tag: Nasa
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Smartphone satellites send back pictures from orbit
Three small smartphone-based satellites recently orbitted the earth taking pictures and volunteer radio operators helped to piece together the images.
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10 ways 3D printers are advancing science
From fish tags and lab supplies to stem cells and lunar bases, the technology is helping scientists do great things.
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10 cool NASA projects for studying the environment
From unmanned drones to sensor-packed satellites, NASA has the best tools for studying Mother Nature.
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NASA-designed Airocide neutralizes indoor air pollution
Originally used to clean the air inside the International Space Station, the technology is now available for home use.
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NASA to Launch World's Largest Solar Sail Next Year
The largest solar sail ever built will be launched into space in 2014, in a continued bid by NASA to explore options for "propellantless propulsion".
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Super-TIGER Balloon Breaks Record for Longest Flight, Collects Cool Data
The NASA science balloon carried an instrument over Antarctica that detected 50 million cosmic rays.
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Robotic Hedgehogs to Explore Moons and Asteroids
Spiky rolling robots are under development as the next tool in space exploration.
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Potentially Dangerous Asteroid Now Confirmed to Miss Earth in 2040, Says NASA
While ridiculous ancient prophecies don't pose much of a threat to our planet, there are real risks out there.
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NASA Photo Taken on Dec. 22 Shows Earth Still "Completely Intact"
Just in case you were still afraid to put down the canned ham and emerge from the bunker, this should put your mind at ease.
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Trio of Satellites Measuring Pollution Levels of World's Largest Cities
Using the instruments of all three satellites, researchers are able to get a clear view of air pollution trends around the world.
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3D Printers Could Make Tools from Moon Rock
In future moon missions, astronauts could use 3D printers to make the objects and tools they need on site.
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NASA Hints at Secret Data: Did Curiousity Find Signs of Life on Mars?
Curiousity's chief scientist says, "This data is gonna be one for the history books," but wants to double-check before saying what NASA found.
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Obama's Victory Also a Win for Science Funding
Especially environmental sciences that have less payback but more public value can expect continuing support for four more years.
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Rare Photos Documenting the History of the Space Race to be Auctioned
The collection of 4600 photos, owned by a private collector, includes photos from the early days of both the U.S. and the Russian space agencies.
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NASA's VEGGIE System Will Make Space Farmers Out of Space Cowboys
Next year astronauts on the International Space Station will experiment with growing their own fresh vegetables to supply their diets.
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NASA Probe Records "Earthsong"
A NASA spacecraft has sent back a recording of sounds made by our planet, or more specificallly the plasma waves in Earth's radiation belts.
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How the Drought Affected Earth’s Mass and Gravitational Pull
The drought was so bad it made our region a little lighter.
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400 Trees Will be Cut Down to Move Space Shuttle Endeavour
Residents of the LA neighborhoods affected by the Endeavour's route have protested the removal.
