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Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the concepts that are shaping our future.

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    Twice in a Full Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 1:30


    Waste from Mines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 1:30


    Tens of thousands of abandoned mines scattered across the American West have the potential to release sulfuric acid and heavy metals into waterways.

    Flying the Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 1:30


    Perhaps one day, the Artemis astronauts will carry a flag with them to the surface of Mars.

    Moon Base

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 1:30


    The Moon Base will be home for Artemis astronauts who will live and work at humanity's first lunar outpost.

    Shock Detectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 1:30


    High Accuracy Observations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 1:30


    When SpaceX sent its thirty-fourth resupply mission to the International Space Station in mid-May, NASA's CLARREO Pathfinder was aboard.

    Top Ranked Shortfalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 1:30


    As NASA lays the foundation for long-term missions to the Moon and paves the way for human exploration on Mars, the top ranked shortfalls in technology reflect the challenges industry is most eager to solve.

    Flyby Complete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 1:30


    Psyche has completed a flyby of Mars, coming within three thousand miles of the planet's surface.

    Wingman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 1:30


    NASA is dedicated to advancing the capabilities and performance of U.S. aviation.

    Return to the Runway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 1:30


    Last year researchers conducted more than seven hundred fifty investigations in the orbital laboratory of the International Space Station.

    A Swift Rendezvous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 1:30


    Upgraded Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 1:30


    Once certified for spaceflight, these next generation computer processors will be incorporated into mission hardware and adapted for Earth-based industries.

    Lighting the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 1:30


    This game changing fuel cell could revolutionize the way NASA stores energy during future Moon missions.

    SkyFall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 1:30


    NASA had a great run with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, but next generation aircraft will be able to do even more.

    To the Next Level

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 1:30


    NASA offers opportunities for researchers with innovative ideas to take their technology to the next level.

    Ready to Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 1:30


    The fifth and smallest crew member from Artemis II is still making public appearances with the astronauts.

    In the Pursuit of Space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 1:30


    Among the monuments throughout Arlington, stand three that serve as tributes to astronauts who lost their lives furthering space exploration.

    Golden Eagles on the Move

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 1:30


    Putting Materials to the Test

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 1:30


    In the frigid conditions found in space, rubber can shatter like glass, circuit boards may fail, and electrical connections can freeze and fracture.

    Envelope Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:30


    Cultural Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 1:30


    A new Sun-centered and science-focused coloring book encourages people to show off their artistic side.

    Not a Routine Sample

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 1:30


    Curiosity was drilling a routine sample from a rock on Mars when the unexpected happened.

    Fire and Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 1:30


    This smoke didn't come from rockets that propel astronauts to space.

    A Rendezvous with Hubble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:30


    Following a smooth ride to orbit, the NASA crew began the thirteen-day flight that marked the fifth and final servicing mission for Hubble.

    A Model MoM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 1:30


    MoM combines open-source hydrological models with satellite data to generate flood risk severity updates several times a day.

    Helping Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:30


    Using imagery from LandSat and other satellites, NASA and the USGS have developed an interactive platform for farmers called OpenET.

    Fuel in the Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 1:30


    In low gravity, fuel can cling to the side walls of a spacecraft's tank, making it hard to tell how much fuel is left.

    Measuring Blood Volume

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 1:30


    A new experiment on the International Space Station is investigating how blood flows from a crew member's brain toward the heart in microgravity.

    Annealing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 1:30


    With few options for recovery, the JunoCam team turned to a process called annealing to remotely repair the camera.

    Flowers on Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 1:30


    April showers bring MARS flowers – or at least they'll have to if we want to send humans to the red planet.

    Seeking Exoplanets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 1:30


    NASA is advancing technologies to explore Earth-like planets far beyond our solar system.

    Laser Welding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 1:30


    In the past, fasteners, rivets, or other mechanical means have been used to assemble structures in space.

    Project Hail Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 1:30


    It's not the first time Hollywood has turned to NASA to make sure their science fiction makes science sense.

    Talking to the CAPCOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 1:30


    The voice in NASA's mission control is the CAPCOM, or capsule communicator, often referred to as Houston by the crew.

    A Telescope for the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 1:30


    Nicknamed the people's telescope, Hubble has provided iconic deep-field images of the universe, including galaxies billions of light-years away.

    Smoke Sensors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 1:30


    Over two million acres in the Flint Hills region of Kansas are intentionally burned each spring between March and May for land management purposes.

    Earth Day and Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 1:30


    Celebrate Earth Day by taking a few minutes to look up at Earth's sky tonight.

    Science Officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:30


    A Volcanic Coastline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 1:30


    Since the 17th century, this volcano has had more than one hundred fifty documented eruptions.

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