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Future Helicopters Get SMART
Helicopters today are considered a loud, bumpy and inefficient mode for day-to-day domestic travel, but NASA research could change that view.
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A Starry-Eyed Gaze
Learn how NASA stargazing techniques have resulted in better vision for children on Earth.
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NASA Study Predicted Outbreak of Deadly Virus
An early warning system successfully predicted the 2006-2007 outbreak of the deadly Rift Valley fever in northeast Africa.
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Webb Telescope's 'Spine' Now Being Built
One piece of the James Webb Space Telescope currently being built is called the backplane. It functions as a sort of "spine" to the telescope.
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NASA and Caltech Test Steep-Terrain Rover
Engineers from JPL and students at Caltech have designed and tested a versatile, low-mass robot that can rappel off cliffs and travel nimbly over steep and rocky terrain.
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Alternative Jet Fuels Put to the Test
NASA and 11 other research groups are testing two non-petroleum-based jet fuels in the pursuit of alternative fuels that can power commercial jets and address rising oil costs.
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NASA-Derived Technology Captures Unique Inaugural Image
NASA technology from the Mars exploration rovers was used to capture a unique inaugural image.
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A Bonding Experience
NASA welding improvements strengthen the bond between space technology and earth benefits.
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Researcher Hopes to Put Fuel Cells on the Fast Track
Sossina Haile is helping make fuel cell technology practical for today's energy needs.
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Getting a Leg Up on Rehabilitation
A NASA-enhanced knee brace is helping patients speed up recovery time.