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New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm Modern winter jackets use a combination of physics principles, including conduction, convection, and radiation, to keep you warm while remaining breathable. The development of new materials, such as extremely thin synthetic fibers and breathable membranes, has given designers more control […]
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What is BioSentinel?
What is BioSentinel? BioSentinel is a NASA mission that launched on Artemis I in December 2022 to study the effects of space radiation on living organisms. The spacecraft, one of 10 CubeSats, flew past the Moon and entered deep space, where it has been collecting data on space radiation levels. The mission uses yeast as […]
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, which could support its planned international lunar research station and provide power for long-term habitats and missions. The use of […]
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What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55
What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) What are the dangers of going to space? For human spaceflight, the first thing I think about is the astronauts actually strapping themselves to a rocket. And if that […]
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