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Complex Molecules Sep 13, 2022

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Smells are collections of very complex molecules. And until now, breaking them down into fundamental components was almost impossible.

A Silent Memorial Sep 12, 2022

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Although both Spirit and Opportunity are now silent, the cold, dry environment of Mars will help preserve a long-lasting tribute to the victims who perished in the September attack.

The Transition Zone Sep 09, 2022

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This unique solar shield uses a new material capable of reflecting 99% of the light it receives from the Sun.

Shape Memory Technology Sep 08, 2022

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A team from NASA is working on aircraft designs that use a shape memory alloy to make wings fold in flight.

A Margin of Safety Sep 07, 2022

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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 path to safety.

Reducing Flight Delays Sep 06, 2022

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By using billions of flight tracks and information collected from the FAA for the past 5 years, Sherlock can predict future air traffic, helping to maintain safety in our crowded skies.

Equatorial Constellations Sep 05, 2022

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This NIAC concept uses an equatorial constellation of CubeSats to map small orbital debris by detecting changes in plasma density produced by the debris.

More than Just Toys Sep 02, 2022

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Carefully organized boxes of colorful LEGO pieces help this engineer visualize the new ideas or provide inspiration for building new mechanisms.

Modeling Fires Sep 01, 2022

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Models of fires in space can be used to model house fires and train local firefighters.

Human Footprint Aug 31, 2022

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Satellite images of Earth at night dramatically indicate how humans have shaped the planet and light up the darkness.