2002
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The Biggest Explosions in the Solar System
Feb. 6, 2002
NASA's HESSI spacecraft aims to unravel an explosive mystery: the origin of solar flares.
Mossy Space Spirals
July 16, 2002
Samples of fire moss that travel onboard the Space Shuttledo something odd: they spiral. Scientists say it's a clue to the fundamental inner workings of plant cells.
Space Scents
Dec. 18, 2002
Researchers hunting for new and profitable fragrances have discovered that roses in Earth orbit don't smell the same as they do on Earth. Soon a pair of flowers will blast off on board the Space Shuttlewhere they will participate in the continuing search for exotic space scents.
Shear Mystery
June 7, 2002
Some fluids have a mysterious property: one moment they're thick, the next they're thin. Physicists aim to find out why with the aid of an experiment in space.
Space Medicine
Sept. 30, 2002
Researchers discuss how to keep Astronautssafe and healthy during long trips through the solar system.
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March 31, 2010
A Curious Pacific Wave
March 5, 2002
A massive swell of warm water is buffeting South America. Is it the first sign of a new El Nino -- or just another "Kelvin wave?"
Voyage of the Nano-Surgeons
Jan. 15, 2002
NASA-funded scientists are crafting microscopic vessels that can venture into the human body and repair problems, one cell at a time.
Big Moonshine
Feb. 26, 2002
Not all full Moons are alike. This week's will be the brightest of 2002 -- but will anyone notice?