A look at six decades of science from the US space agency
On 1 October the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) officially marked its 60th anniversary. From exploring faraway planets to creating innovative technologies, Nasa’s contribution to our understanding of the universe has been vast. But contrary to popular belief, they’re not exclusively to do with astronomy and outer space – Nasa has lent a helping hand to the world of chemistry too in ways you might not have realised.