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**Innovation Now**

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 concepts that are shaping our future.

Latest Episodes:

Taking Protein to the Stars Feb 19, 2026

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Astronauts need hearty nutrients to maintain a healthy diet in space.

Time Flies Feb 18, 2026

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Closely contested Olympic events rely on an accurate measure of time where the difference between gold and silver can be a fraction of a second. Accurate timekeeping is critical to NASA as well.

From Pluto to Pharmaceuticals Feb 17, 2026

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NASA uses spectroscopy to determine what planets, and their atmospheres, are made of by analyzing how light interacts with matter.

Olympic Physics Feb 16, 2026

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What do Olympic athletes and objects in space have in common? Both are matter in motion.

Because of Stardust Feb 13, 2026

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Greek artist Ioannis Michaloudis credits his success to NASA, claiming he is what he is because of Stardust.

Mars to Table Feb 12, 2026

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NASA is back for seconds with a new food system design challenge.

Good Vibrations Feb 11, 2026

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Recovering from a broken bone can be a long, painful experience, even life-threatening for the elderly. But imagine what might happen to an astronaut thousands of miles from medical care.

Harnessing Nuclear Power Feb 10, 2026

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NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a renewed partnership to safely harness nuclear power in space.

Spinoff 2026 Feb 09, 2026

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NASA technology brings the golden age of exploration to Earth.

Designed for Quiet Feb 06, 2026

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Advancing aeronautics is central to NASA’s mission, and the X-59 continues that tradition by quieting supersonic air travel over land.