Innovation Now

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Innovation Now episodes

September 04, 2018 Fire Down Below
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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September 03, 2018 Devouring a Planet
It’s Pac Man in space as scientists observe what may be a star gobbling up planetary debris.
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August 31, 2018 Airplane Dents
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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August 30, 2018 Dinosaur Time Machine
Fossilized dinosaur tracks found at NASA Goddard are helping scientists piece together a picture of Maryland in the Cretaceous era.
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August 29, 2018 Keeping Invasive Species Out
Applying research to help protect the natural biodiversity of our National Parks is something Julianne Geleynse is passionate about.
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August 28, 2018 Stepping Stones to Deep Space
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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August 27, 2018 Happy Birthday Katherine
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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August 24, 2018 Building Prediction Models
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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August 23, 2018 Ecological Observatory
Research from the National Ecological Observatory Network help national park managers understand the environment to manage the park more effectively.
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August 22, 2018 Avoiding Animal Testing
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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Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the…