Image: Astronaut on space walk orbiting earth and waving at the camera

17 minutes

[ Innovation ]

How Do Space Suits Even Work?

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We’ve seen people walk on the moon in them, but how has that been possible? What is it about a space suit that enables it to protect us out there?

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Image: A zinnia that was grown in space floating inside of the ISS with the Earth behind it.

8 minutes

[ Food ]

Did You Know We Can Garden in Space?

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Lettuce, zinnias, peas, and radishes are just some of the plants that have found their roots in space. But what does this mean for our future?

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8 minutes

[ Health ]

How Virtual Reality is Changing Healthcare

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This device out of Stanford is saving lives by helping both families and medical experts understand what’s happening with Congenital Heart Defects.

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12 minutes

[ Animals ]

The Remarkable Powers of… Spider Silk?

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Let’s talk spiders. These creatures may scare some, but their silk is one of the most remarkable substances in the natural world!

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