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22

May

NASA funds 3-D pizza printer
The proposed pizza would be topped with ‘a layer of protein’ from animals, milk or plants.

NASA funds 3-D pizza printer

The proposed pizza would be topped with ‘a layer of protein’ from animals, milk or plants.

17

May

Google and NASA to share quantum computer
Google has already developed quantum machine algorithms that will makes searches on mobile devices more energy-efficient.

Google and NASA to share quantum computer

Google has already developed quantum machine algorithms that will makes searches on mobile devices more energy-efficient.

16

May

NASA’s planet-hunting spacecraft suffers major failure
The failure of a device critical to Kepler’s functioning may signal the end of the space telescope’s journeys.

NASA’s planet-hunting spacecraft suffers major failure

The failure of a device critical to Kepler’s functioning may signal the end of the space telescope’s journeys.

15

May

Farming on Mars: NASA ponders food supply for 2030s mission
Gravity, space radiation and artificial lighting are just some of considerations in feeding manned missions to Mars.

Farming on Mars: NASA ponders food supply for 2030s mission

Gravity, space radiation and artificial lighting are just some of considerations in feeding manned missions to Mars.

13

May

How to watch as space station crew returns to Earth
The Soyuz landing tonight will mark the end of the International Space Station’s Expedition 35 mission.

How to watch as space station crew returns to Earth

The Soyuz landing tonight will mark the end of the International Space Station’s Expedition 35 mission.

30

Apr

NASA photographs monster hurricane on Saturn
Scientists plan to study how the Saturn storm works in the hopes of gaining insight into hurricanes here on Earth.

NASA photographs monster hurricane on Saturn

Scientists plan to study how the Saturn storm works in the hopes of gaining insight into hurricanes here on Earth.

27

Apr

Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis
The shuttle’s wrap was intended to shield it from dust and debris while its exhibit was constructed.

Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis

The shuttle’s wrap was intended to shield it from dust and debris while its exhibit was constructed.

24

Apr

Why NASA is launching smartphones into space
The phones will basically function as the brain of the satellite but can’t actually make calls or send text messages.

Why NASA is launching smartphones into space

The phones will basically function as the brain of the satellite but can’t actually make calls or send text messages.

12

Apr

Congress says NASA will need help to hunt city-destroying asteroids
Earth has the technology to deflect an asteroid, but scientists won’t be able to use those methods without ample time to implement them.

Congress says NASA will need help to hunt city-destroying asteroids

Earth has the technology to deflect an asteroid, but scientists won’t be able to use those methods without ample time to implement them.

09

Apr

U.S. won’t head up new manned moon landings
NASA’s focus is on human missions to asteroids and to Mars

U.S. won’t head up new manned moon landings

NASA’s focus is on human missions to asteroids and to Mars