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Why Flames Always Point Upwards (Except in Space)
This video explains why flames always point upwards on Earth due to gravity and the properties of hot air. It also shows how flames behave differently in microgravity environments like the International Space Station.
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How Do Astronauts Get Breathable Oxygen In Space (Aboard The ISS)?
Astronauts onboard the ISS get their breathable oxygen in two main ways - through systems onboard the ISS that generate breathable oxygen and through resupply missions that deliver breathable oxygen to the ISS. There is plenty of oxygen...
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NASA in Silicon Valley: Marianne Sowa and Jack Miller Discuss Radiation Science Using GeneLab
A conversation with and Marianne Sowa, branch chief of the Space Biosciences Research branch at NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, and Jack Miller, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, about radiation science using GeneLab.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Hazard 5: Environments
Dr. Brian Crucian, a biological studies and immunology expert, discusses the hazard of hostile and closed environments in space. Crucian serves as the principal investigator for a NASA functional immune study. This is part five of the...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: How NASA Communicates Space
NASA communicators describe the various ways that the agency connects with mass audiences. HWHAP Episode 233.
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FIRE IN FREEFALL - rare physics experiment
Slow-motion fire experiment in microgravity done by dropping a box with a GoPro and candle inside. Physics Girl tests a candle in free-fall.
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Using Multimedia to Enhance Writing Clarity and Comprehension
In this video, the teacher explains how adding multimedia to writing can make it clearer and more engaging. The teacher gives examples of how to select and incorporate different types of media, such as photos and videos, to help readers...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Plants in Space
Botany experts Gioia Massa and Anna-Lisa Paul discuss how plants in space and the research being conducted on the International Space Station are key to the future of sustainable human space exploration. HWHAP Episode 172.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Sampling Science in a Lab Aloft
International Space Station Program Chief Scientist Kirt Costello talks about some of the interesting new research underway in Earth’s orbiting laboratory right now, and shares results of earlier experiments that are already making a...
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Improving Writing with Illustrations
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of including illustrations in writing to support comprehension. The teacher guides students through a practice activity where they choose the most helpful image and add it to the text....
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NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - The Science of Heat Shields
In this episode streamed on Nov. 15, 2018, we talk about the science of heat shields, how spacecraft survive the extreme temperatures experienced during atmospheric entry and more!
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NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Let’s Play Space Video Games!
In this episode streamed on Sept. 27, 2018, we talk about space video games, exploring deep space and more.
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 42, Game Changing Development Program Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Game Changing Development Program Executive Niki Werkheiser discusses advancement of space technologies that could lead to new approaches for future space missions.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Concepts Near Science Fiction
Jason Derleth, Program Executive for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, breaks down concepts near science fiction and explains how some find their way into how we plan for missions to deep...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: From American Soil
Steve Stich, Deputy Manager for Commercial Crew, discusses how we are once again launching astronauts from American soil. Stich talks about the astronauts flying in the commercial crew spacecrafts, the upcoming test missions, and the...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer: The Tools
Heather Bergman, Justin Cassidy, and Drew Hood discuss how unique tools were developed to complete the on-orbit repair of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), a space particle detector that’s hot on the trail of dark matter and dark...
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The Invisible Network: 16. Commercialization - Marketplace | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast
NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at how NASA is working with industry to nurture a space communications marketplace.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Hazard 3: Distance
Dr. Erik Antonsen, element scientist and emergency physician, discusses the hazard of traveling farther away from Earth an ever before, especially how to provide appropriate medical care with limited resources and challenging...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Running a Space Center
Joel Walker and Linda Spuler, NASA’s Johnson Space Center director of center operations and emergency manager, respectively, describe the daily tasks involved in running a space center and how we prepare for and respond to scenarios like...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Advanced Oxygen Generation
Kevin Takada discusses advancements and upcoming technology demonstrations for the next generation oxygen generation system for human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 231.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Space Tourism and Commercialization
Mike Read, International Space Station Commercial Space Utilization Manager, discusses NASA's new directive that further opens up the station for commercialization and space tourism with the goal of developing a robust economy in...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Deep Space Healthcare
Nancy Fleming and Kris Lehnhardt describe the challenges of providing the necessary medical capabilities to astronauts traveling deeper into space. This is part three of a six part series on NASA’s Human Research Program. HWHAP Episode 125.
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Houston We Have a Podcast: Citizen Science on Station
Sarah Smith, a NASA intern, interviews students who were recently selected to fly their experiments to the International Space Station as part of the program under NASA’s STEM on Station initiative called Student Payload Opportunity with...
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On a Mission: Season 3, Episode 6: Air and Shield
As we fly around with NASA pilots, we’ll explore Earth’s air space with scientists Annmarie Eldering and Armin Sorooshian -- from wispy clouds high above, to tiny particles that make up air pollution.