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On this day, fifty years ago, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act. It was on that day America began its concerted quest to explore the unknown. NASA has helped us to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” We owe so much of our modern technology thanks to the research and exploration initiated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. We have GPS, satellite TV, foam mattresses, and advancements in technology - computers, medical imaging, nanotechnology, weather monitoring, and so much more - thanks to people willing to dedicate their careers and lives to exploring the space we live in.

Celebrating NASA’s 50^th anniversary is commemorating fifty years of discovery, innovation and inspiration. To observe the occasion, there are many space and technology related events going on. Tonight is even NASA night at the Astros baseball game at home in Houston. For a full list of future events, check out their events calendar at: www.nasa.gov/50th/calendar

A tiny chemical “brain” which could one day act as a remote control for swarms of nano-machines has been invented.
The molecular device - just two billionths of a metre across - was able to control eight of the microscopic machines simultaneously in a test.

Writing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists say it could also be used to boost the processing power of future computers.

Many experts have high hopes for nano-machines in treating disease.  Read more