Andrew Wagner

Alabama, Arlington, United States

Science Writer at NASA Spinoff

Science Writer at @NASASpinoff, Formerly @GovMattersTV @NewsfromScience & @NewsHour

Articles

Comet-Catching NASA Technology Enables Exotic Works of Art - NASA

2 weeks ago | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Consisting of 99% air, aerogel is the world’s lightest solid. This unique material has found purpose in several forms — from NASA missions to high fashion. Driven by the desire to create a 3D cloud, Greek artist Ioannis Michaloudis learned to use aerogel as an artistic medium. His journey spanning more than 25 years took him to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge; Shivaji University in Maharashtra, India; and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’ - NASA

1 month ago | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

The antigravity treadmill, which has benefits in space and on Earth, was pioneered by Robert Whalen at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California, in the 1980s and ’90s. Whalen built a system that placed a pressurized bulb over the user’s upper body, creating downward pressure that could simulate gravity for astronauts running on a treadmill in space.
NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence

2 months ago | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, as intelligent software proves capable of various tasks. The technology usually requires a “human in the loop” to train it and ensure accuracy. But long before the arrival of today’s generative artificial intelligence, a different kind of AI was born with the help of NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley — one that only exists between machines, running without any human intervention.
NASA Engineering Sparks Innovative New Battery - NASA

2 months ago | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Battery technology that has powered the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous satellites is now storing energy on Earth, enabling intermittent renewable energy sources to provide steady power. These extremely durable batteries were made more affordable for the average consumer by California-based EnerVenue Inc., which was able to bring down the cost of the technology by removing the need for expensive platinum, making terrestrial applications more feasible.
NASA Tech Developed for Home Health Monitoring - NASA

2 months ago | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Even before we’re aware of heart trouble or related health issues, our bodies give off warning signs in the form of vibrations. Technology to detect these signals has ranged from electrodes and patches to watches. Now, an innovative wall-mounted technology is capable of monitoring vital signs. Advanced TeleSensors Inc. developed the Cardi/o Monitor with an exclusive license from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
NASA Cloud Software Helps Companies Find their Place in Space - NASA

Mar 25, 2025 | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Planning space missions is a very involved process, ensuring orbits are lined up and spacecraft have enough fuel is imperative to the long-term survival of orbital assets. Continuum Space Systems Inc. of Pasadena, California, produces a cloud-based platform that gives mission planners everything they need to certify that their space resources can accomplish their goals. Continuum’s story begins at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
Super Insulation Requires Super Materials - NASA

Nov 19, 2024 | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Without proper insulation, sunlight can make buildings feel like ovens. In the late 1980s, Joseph Pritchett aimed to solve this problem by developing a coating for building insulation. He knew of NASA’s experience with thermal testing, particularly with ceramics, which have several uses for the agency. Their heat-resistant properties make them excellent materials for spacecraft reentry shields, and their durability is perfect for airplane components.
A phase 4, multicenter, global clinical study to evaluate discontinuation and rechallenge of pexidartinib in patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor previously treated with pexidartinib

Nov 13, 2024 | acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Jayesh Desai |Andrew Wagner |Irene García |Marilena Cesari

INTRODUCTION Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a rare, nonmalignant mesenchymal tumor of the synovium, bursae, or tendon sheaths that is driven by overexpression of colony-stimulating factor-1 (CSF-1).1-3 Surgery is the primary treatment for patients with TGCT when complete tumor resection is feasible; however, given the high frequency of disease recurrence, particularly in the diffuse subtype, patients may benefit from systemic therapy when surgical options are limited.2, 4...
Spraying for Food Safety

Oct 8, 2024 | seeddaily.com | Andrew Wagner

Spraying for Food Safetyby Andrew Wagner for NASA NewsWashington DC (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 Whether protecting crops from diseases and pests or sanitizing contaminated surfaces, the ability to spray protective chemicals over important resources is key to several industries. Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc. (ESS) of Watkinsville, Georgia, manufactures electrostatic sprayers and equipment that make this possible.
Tech Today: Spraying for Food Safety - NASA

Oct 7, 2024 | nasa.gov | Andrew Wagner

Whether protecting crops from diseases and pests or sanitizing contaminated surfaces, the ability to spray protective chemicals over important resources is key to several industries. Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc. (ESS) of Watkinsville, Georgia, manufactures electrostatic sprayers and equipment that make this possible.