Astrobiology: training the multidisciplinary mind

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An astrobiologist is required to have an understanding of physics, chemistry, microbiology, as well as the ability to response to questions regarding how life began, how it evolved and is the Earth population alone in the universe. The University of Washington is creating a program to develop a new kind of scientist. The development of the program, based on astrobiology as the study of life in a universal context, is described.

Curricula, Study and teaching, Space biology, Exobiology, University of Washington

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Spacesuits, firefighters, and helping heroes

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NASA technology for developing special suits for the harsh space environment and for use when dealing with toxic explosive propellants has been applied to improvement of urban firefighter equipment. The space suit technology will provide improved protection, endurance and safety for the firefighter.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Fire fighters, Firefighters, Space technology, Space suits

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The class of 51-L: still touching the future

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A discussion about the fifteenth anniversary of the Challenger accident and the members of NASA's Teacher-in-Space program is presented.

History, Behavior, Teachers, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Challenger Space Shuttle Accident, 1986, McAuliffe, Christa

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