Nanodiamonds
 
Scientists at Northwestern University love diamonds; nanodiamonds, that is! Nanodiamonds are a relatively new type of nanomaterial that can transport chemotherapy drugs to cells without producing the negative effects caused by most of today’s cancer drugs.

Satellite Health
 
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and NASA space scientists have joined forces to use data from infrared satellite imagery to combat illnesses like asthma and malaria.

Arterio Vision
 
Arterio Vision, a spin-off of invented software has improved how doctors detect hardening of the arteries.

Freezing Charters
 
Scientists at NASA’s Langley Research Center uncovered the mystery surrounding the appearance of mysterious white crystals on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Bacteria in Space
 
Arizona State University scientists have discovered a type of salmonella that causes food poisoning becomes a “super bacteria” after being in zero-gravity.

Neutron Star
 
Einstein’s predicted warping of space-time has been discovered around neutron stars, the most dense, observable matter in the universe.

Nano Building Bacteria
 
Researchers at the University of California have discovered that a living bacterium called Shewanella produces nanotubes that behave as metals.

Medical Microbots
 
Scientists throughout the world are creating little robots that can monitor your health from inside your body.

Fish in Space
 
Scientists are monitoring twenty-six baby fish growing aboard an unmanned Russian spacecraft to better understand inner ear, balance mechanisms in humans.

Bionic Limbs
 
Can you imagine moving a life-like prosthetic by just thinking about it?

The Growing Prosthesis
 
An extendible prosthetic has revolutionized care for children with bone cancer.

Repair for Broken DNA
 
New research at NASA suggests that damaged cells might move broken DNA to special “repair shops” rather than repairing the damaged cells on site.

Atomic Oxygen Saves Art
 
Oxygen is breathing new life into old artwork – using a treatment developed by NASA.

Invisible Braces
 
NASA technology originally designed to track heat-seeking missiles has developed into invisible dental braces

Nanotubes Fight Tumors
 
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the City of Hope, a leading cancer research and treatment center, are working to create a minimally invasive procedure to treat brain tumors.

Oil Resistant Material
 
Engineers at MIT have designed a substance that can repel oils when coated on spacecraft.

Spacecraft Shock Absorbers
 
NASA engineers are considering heavy duty shock absorbers to smooth out a potentially bumpy ride aboard the Ares I rocket.

Space Age Swimsuit Making a Splash
 
A space-age swimsuit, developed with NASA’s help is available at a cost of a little over $500.

Dragonfly or Insect Spy?
 
Miniaturized surveillance planes built to look like bugs could save lives by navigating collapsed buildings to locate survivors.

CVX-2 & Shear Thinning
 
When it comes to the physics of food, a NASA experiment has served up a scientific phenomenon – and it’s fat-free! 

First U.S. Space Lawyer
 
Michael Dodge, a law student at the University of Mississippi is the recipient of the first space law certificate in the United States.

CAMRAS
 
Sweating and heavy panting were the focus of a recent scientific study - and the results have researchers breathing easier.

NASA and GE
 
NASA and General Electric have joined forces to test fuel-saving jet engines.

NASA Lung Disease Research
 
NASA scientists are teaming up with the medical community to discover how satellite data can aid in the fight against lung disease.

Project Lead the Way
 
High schools around the country are teeming up with aerospace and high-tech industries to launch student interest in science and engineering.

Ion Plumes
 
Mysterious plumes of plasma have been disrupting telecommunications on Earth.

Synthetic Skin
 
To revolutionize prosthetic limp technology, scientists are using a human touch.

Conductive Plastics
 
A scientific breakthrough in nanocomposite technologies could be ridding our lives of annoying cell phone static!

Nanospikes
 
Etching microscopic ridges into metals, creating Nanospikes, is one of the newest technologies being employed to increase the efficiency of solar panels to bone replacements.

DARPA Turns 50
 
DARPA is an agency whose mission it is to help guard the nation against any future technological surprises.

NIA Algorithms
 
As computer systems get more complicated, working out the bugs means bringing back the math.

Ames Systems
 
Using major automations, space travel could be made a whole lot easier.

Vasimir
 
A revolutionary new rocket will soon be headed to the International Space Station - and the result could make high-powered, fuel-efficient rockets a reality!

Nanotechnology Biosensor
 
As nano-technology increases, so does the ability to keep us all safe.

The iShoe
 
One steady step for astronauts could mean less falls for the elderly.

Buckypaper
 
An oddly-named super-material, with origins from outer space, could revolutionize the future of planes, cars and computers!

Space Age Metal Foam
 
Metal foam - This stuff works wonders!

Insulating Paint Powder
 
What if all paint were green? Well, there would be a lot more eco-friendly walls!

NASA eNose
 
A sensor originally developed for the space shuttle could prove handy in saving lives.

Ares 1-X Data Collection
 
Forget about smoke and fire – one NASA rocket will launch a frenzy of data-collecting that is pivotal to man’s return to the moon!

Fat Cells Help Heart
 
Too much fat can be harmful for the heart, however, new research is suggesting that fat cells might be just what the doctor ordered.

Interplanetary Internet
 
Spanning the entire globe isn’t enough for the Internet – now it’s looking to go “universal” – and a partnership between NASA and Google could make it happen!

Virtual Space Station
 
A new camera on NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope will lead the legendary instrument on a new voyage of scientific discovery.