Microgravity Topics
It floatsNew tool levitates molten materials
1998 — April 6, 2011
The Electrostatic Levitator, donated by Loral Space Systems to Marshall Space Flight Center, uses static electricity to suspend small samples in this next generation of ground-based containerless processing.
Nature's "electronic ink"
1998 — April 6, 2011
A bacterium which thrives in high-salt conditions produces a fascinating protein which changes color extremely efficiently. Crystals grown by Spacelab make scientists hopeful that they can understand the biological function and apply it to, for example, artificial retinas for people.
The Physicsof Orange Juice
1998 — April 6, 2011
Shuttle experiments target the behavior of fluid mixtures in microgravity.
Microgravitytakes a quantum leap -- Space StationResearch may shape society in 21st Century
1998 — April 6, 2011
Materials Research aboard the International Space Stationwill help shape society in the 21st century
One small switch for a man...
1998 — April 6, 2011
John Glenn will activate an experiment later today that could revolutionize the computer industry and much more.
Materials Sciences Meeting to review recent missions, preview Space Stationplans
1998 — April 6, 2011
International conference Next week in Alabama on Microgravityscience successes, and the future of science on International Space Station.
Levitating furnace holds promise for future experiments
1998 — April 6, 2011
A unique levitation furnace that flew on the Space Shuttleis 1998 is being eyed for upgrades to fly on future Shuttle and International Space Stationmissions.
Soil mechanics experiment yields unique results
1998 — April 6, 2011
Shuttle experiments yield new information on how soil and powders behave like liquids under low pressure like those experienced during earthquakes or the manufacture of cosmetics.
NASA using space incubator to understand breast cancer
1998 — April 6, 2011
Bioreactor research could help women's health on Earth and in space.
Putting the squeeze on sand will expand understanding of soil mechanics
1998 — Sept. 20, 2011
Mechanics of Granular Materials experiment will fly on STS-89 in late January. Results of research have direct application to earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, off-road vehicle technology and other fields.