Ten Best Products Spun Off from NASA
Edited by David Barth, 7 December 2008
from page 32 of the December 2008 issue of Wired, by Katherine Gammon.
Life’s DHA and ARA
Algae and fungus-based baby formula additives that contain brain-developing fatty acids.
Liquidmetal
A unique alloy, also known as metallic glass, which as more flexible and twice as strong as
titanium.
Pagagon CRT contacts
These are lenses that reshape the corneas while the wearer sleeps, temporarily fixing
nearsightedness.
LifeShear LS-100 Cutter
This is a pyrotechnic cutting tool that is 50 percent lighter and 70 percent cheaper than older
explosive-powered choppers. FEMA uses it for rescues.
Zeno
A zit-zapping device that transmits heat to pimples which kills bacteria.
EagleEyes StimuLights
These are spectacles built for poor lighting conditions. They let in vision-enhancing rays while blocking
that are detrimental to vision.
Insuladd
An additive consisting of hollow ceramic microcapsules that turn ordinary paint into insulation.
GameReady Injury Treatment System
Based on spacesuit technology, these wraps provide precise cold and compression therapy.
PRP Powder
This powder consists of beeswax microcapsules that absorb oil and float at the surface to help clean up
spills.
Field Scout CM-1000 Chlorophyll Meter
This meter is a plant stress detector that can sense nitrogen levels in order to allow gardeners to adjust the
amount of nitrogen in the soil, when necessary.