Innovation Now

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Innovation Now episodes

May 25, 2017 Cosmic Fingerprints
Hubble’s imaging instruments will help astronomers determine the cosmic fingerprints of the unexplored territory the Voyager spacecraft will pass through.
2 min
May 24, 2017 Spin Tunnel Technology
The spin tunnel at NASA Langley was built to study aircraft stall and spin characteristics with the aim of preventing deadly tailspin accidents.
2 min
May 23, 2017 Geometric Properties of Light
Stellar Echo Imaging could give astronomers detailed information about Exoplanets – those Earth like planets revolving around distant stars.
2 min
May 22, 2017 Glass Houses
With the development of transparent wood, this Maryland team has indeed found a way to raise the glass ceiling.
2 min
May 19, 2017 Big Data Techniques
NASA recently renewed a research partnership with the National Cancer Institute, extending the development of data science to support cancer research.
2 min
May 18, 2017 Pesky Particles on the ISS
Floating dust is a problem for astronauts living on the International Space Station, especially in and around cargo bays when supplies are opened.
2 min
May 17, 2017 Rotorcraft Innovations
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!
2 min
May 16, 2017 Direct Fusion Drive
Using a Direct Fusion Drive to deliver both an obriter and a lander to Pluto has some distinct advantages.
2 min
May 15, 2017 A Cloud of Germs
Individuals could actually be identified by the residual microbial signatures they leave behind.
2 min
May 12, 2017 Taking a Chomp out of Disease
Chewing stimulates the production of Th17 cells in the mouth, which can protect the body against disease.
2 min

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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…