Innovation Now

WHRO Public Media

Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the concepts that are shaping our future.

2054 Episodes

The Martian Impact
11/9/2026
1:30
NASA needed an airbag system that was lightweight enough to launch, but tough enough to survive jagged rocks and extreme temperatures on Mars.
Operating the Arm
11/6/2026
1:30
Canadarm2 can be commanded to move wherever it needs to go on the outside of the International Space Station.
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Jumpstart Exploration
11/5/2026
1:30
With its high-jump capabilities, LEAP could jumpstart science-driven exploration throughout the solar system.
Sounds Full
11/4/2026
1:30
Radio Frequency Gauges could measure how much fuel is in the tank.
Election Day
11/3/2026
1:30
See you at the polls!
Beyond Earth
11/2/2026
1:30
Expedition 1 marked the beginning of an unprecedented era of peaceful cooperation in space.
Astronomical Sounds
10/30/2026
1:29
A new sonification technique changes the haunting tune this black hole is playing.
Haunted Hayride
10/29/2026
1:29
Imagine a moon with no sunlight at all or icy craters that look like scars.
Protein Snacks
10/28/2026
1:30
The goal was to generate novel food production technologies and tasty, nutritious food for long-duration exploration missions.
Applying NASA Data
10/27/2026
1:30
Without programs that help apply NASA data, the data isn’t enough.

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Innovation Now

WHRO Public Media

2054 Episodes

The Martian Impact

Operating the Arm

Jumpstart Exploration

Sounds Full

Election Day

Beyond Earth

Astronomical Sounds

Haunted Hayride

Protein Snacks

Applying NASA Data