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R2 May 02, 2025

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A fully operational R2 is now displayed standing with arms and legs extended as it looks straight at Discovery’s starboard side.

Edible Delights May 01, 2025

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Astronauts on the International Space Station are experimenting with plants that both flower and produce an edible crop.

Crucible Contamination Apr 30, 2025

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Levitating the materials during manufacturing, instead of placing them in a container, could avoid crucible contamination, producing higher purity steel.

Tech Transfer for Teeth Apr 29, 2025

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This toothpaste is a NASA spinoff based on the revolutionary insight of a NASA scientist who used biology to make semiconductors.

Reducing Noise Apr 28, 2025

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NASA researchers are working on reducing landing gear noise to make flying quieter.

A Mix of Life Apr 25, 2025

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Scientists have released the first in-depth analyses of the samples from asteroid Bennu.

Dual Band Radar Apr 24, 2025

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Through an equal partnership between NASA and the India Space Research Organization, NASA is preparing to send the first-of-its-kind dual band radar satellite into space.

Anywhere Any Time Apr 23, 2025

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Have you seen Planetary Defenders yet?

Celebrating Earth Apr 22, 2025

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We’re celebrating Earth, as only NASA can.

One Million Acts of Science Apr 21, 2025

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April is Citizen Science Month!