20 Everyday Things We Have Because Of NASA Landing MSL Curiosity on Mars has caused controversy about NASA’s budget. Many people are upset that NASA’s mandate serves no practical purpose, and the money could be put to better use. Every year, NASA publishes a list of items developed because of NASA’s work. Here’s a short list from Business Insider: Artificial limbs    Baby formula     Cell-phone cameras    Computer mouse    Cordless tools     Ear thermometer    Firefighter gear    Freeze-dried food    Golf clubs    Long-distance communication    Invisible braces    MRI and CAT scans    Memory foam     Safer highways    Solar panels    Shoe insoles    Ski boots    Adjustable smoke detector    Water filters    UV-blocking sunglassesNASA did not invent:    Tang    Velcro    Teflon Do you think NASA’s budget needs cutting or expanding? (h/t alexob)

20 Everyday Things We Have Because Of NASA

Landing MSL Curiosity on Mars has caused controversy about NASA’s budget. Many people are upset that NASA’s mandate serves no practical purpose, and the money could be put to better use. Every year, NASA publishes a list of items developed because of NASA’s work. Here’s a short list from Business Insider:

Artificial limbs
    Baby formula
    Cell-phone cameras
    Computer mouse
    Cordless tools
    Ear thermometer
    Firefighter gear
    Freeze-dried food
    Golf clubs
    Long-distance communication
    Invisible braces
    MRI and CAT scans
    Memory foam
    Safer highways
    Solar panels
    Shoe insoles
    Ski boots
    Adjustable smoke detector
    Water filters
    UV-blocking sunglasses

NASA did not invent:
    Tang
    Velcro
    Teflon

Do you think NASA’s budget needs cutting or expanding?

(h/t alexob)

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