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Researchers created edible cookies from plastic waste and corn stalks using engineered yeast, potentially solving hunger and pollution challenges. The NASA-funded breakthrough could feed growing populations on Earth and future space explorers.
A toilet designed for astronauts is now bringing safe sanitation to 20,000 households across three continents. The iThrone eliminates the need for water or plumbing in communities where neither exists.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed breakthrough technology that could help NASA detect Earth-like planets capable of supporting life. The NASA-funded system solves one of astronomy's hardest problems: spotting tiny, dim planets next to stars that shine 10 billion times brighter.
Four astronauts with just four hours of training successfully captured the first X-ray images in space using a portable machine. The breakthrough could make Moon missions safer and bring fast, affordable medical imaging to remote areas on Earth.
A free-flying robot named JOY will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to handle routine tasks so astronauts can focus on important research. The startup behind it just locked in NASA-proven batteries to power their helpful flying assistant.
A Nebraska farmer is partnering with NASA and university scientists to turn satellite data into practical tools that help growers produce more food while using fewer resources. The collaboration puts farmers at the center of agricultural innovation instead of treating them as an afterthought.
A 3D printing company that won NASA's lunar habitat challenge is using space technology to create beautiful, strong building panels with 90% less material. The lattice printing method developed for Mars is making construction on Earth more efficient and sustainable.
Scientists are using cutting-edge laser technology from specialized aircraft to measure snowpack with pinpoint accuracy, helping water managers plan for millions of people across the drought-stricken American West. The innovation provides hope for smarter water management even as climate challenges grow.
Scientists combined satellite data with expert knowledge to create living maps showing where endangered species can thrive now and in the future. The discovery reveals far more suitable habitat remains than expected, offering a roadmap for bringing wildlife back.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are cracking the code on neptunium chemistry, paving the way for more efficient production of the plutonium that powers our spacecraft exploring the cosmos. Their breakthrough helps secure America's ability to fuel the next generation of deep space missions.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown drainage pathway in the human brain that clears waste, offering new hope for treating Alzheimer's and brain injuries. Using MRI technology from NASA spaceflight research, they watched in real time as the brain's cleanup crew went to work.