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NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies Competition is inviting student teams to reimagine aircraft maintenance for the future. Participants will propose innovative solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in commercial aviation. Selected teams can win prizes, gain hands-on experience, and even access NASA internships.

Meanwhile, new research on aspirin is revealing how its benefits vary by age, weight, and health status. While low-dose aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in some individuals, it may increase bleeding risk in others. Scientists are also investigating aspirin’s potential to reduce chronic inflammation and lower the risk of other conditions.

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✈️ NASA Gateways to Blue Skies 2026: RepAir

The 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies (GBS) Competition challenges student teams to reimagine aircraft maintenance for a safer, more efficient aviation future. Teams will propose innovative concepts—such as predictive maintenance, 3D-printed parts, automated compliance checks, or advanced monitoring systems—that could be implemented by 2035 or sooner. Finalists will present at NASA’s Langley Research Center and compete for cash prizes and NASA internship opportunities.

📅 Program Details

• NOI Deadline: November 4, 2025

• Proposal & Video Deadline: February 16, 2026

• Final Paper & Infographic: May 3, 2026

• GBS Forum: May 18–20, 2026 at NASA Langley

• Register Here: [Website]

✅ Eligibility

• Open to U.S. undergraduate & graduate students

• Multidisciplinary teams encouraged (engineering, aviation, data science, business, etc.)

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• 💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students. (More info)

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Scientist’s Scroll

🩺 New Insights on Low-Dose Aspirin Use

Recent research is reshaping how doctors view daily low-dose aspirin for heart health. While aspirin can prevent blood clots and lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes, studies show that benefits vary by age, health status, and body weight. Older adults and heavier individuals may not gain protective effects, and daily aspirin can increase bleeding risk.

Scientists are now exploring whether aspirin’s anti-inflammatory properties could offer new benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation linked to obesity and potentially lowering the risk of certain cancers and preterm birth. Experts emphasize that while aspirin remains widely studied, its use should be personalized and discussed with a healthcare provider.

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