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| Stroller |
| NASA research on lightweight materials to lighten the weight of spacecraft helps reduce weight in all kinds of everyday vehicles. |
| Vitamin D Absorption |
| Modified from NASA technology to measure solar radiation exposure, solar dosimeters can also be used to monitor infants’ absorption of Vitamin D from sunlight. |
| Ear Thermometer |
| Using the same technology that measures the energy emitted by stars and planets, thermometers can measure human infrared heat in less than two seconds. |
| Memory Foam |
| Shock-absorbing temper foam, or memory foam, was first developed for use in aircraft seats. It is now used in bedding. |
| Flame-retardant Fabric |
| Chemically treated fabrics, developed by NASA to protect astronauts, are used extensively in children’s clothing. |
| Wheel Ball Bearings |
| A thin film of diamond-like carbon, applied with a NASA-developed process, helps ball bearings, tools and moving parts last 10 times longer. |
