NASA inventions we use every day

Fogless coating for goggles and glasses - To prevent its spacecraft windows from fogging up, NASA developed a fogless coating for the glass that was later licensed to more than 60 companies.

Ear thermometers - Used by parents of sick babies and toddlers, these thermometers use infrared anatomy technology, which was invented by NASA and Diatek.

Wireless headphones - NASA developed wireless headsets to allow astronauts to communicate hands-free and without wires.

Enriched baby formula - NASA first tested the use of microalgae as a nutritional enrichment ingredient for long-duration space travel.

Precision GPS - NASA created a technology that allows you to still use the GPS on your phone even without any wireless connection.

Ski boots - Ski boots, which allow for precision skiing, use an adaptation of the technology used in spacesuit joints.

Computer mouse - In the '60s, NASA developed the computer mouse to make computers more interactive by enabling users to manipulate data on the screen.

Memory foam - Temper foam, also known as memory foam, was first created as padding to improve airline crash protection.

Scratch-resistant lenses - In the '70s, NASA developed a way to apply a specific kind of thin plastic coating on the spacecraft.

Safe packaged food - Originally intended to ensure the safety of foods for spaceflights, NASA and Pillsbury created a new systemic approach to quality control for prepackaged foods.

Aluminized Mylar - Used to regulate body temperature, these blankets were developed by NASA to protect spacecrafts and astronauts from extreme dips in temperature.

Elements of consumer laptops - In 1983, NASA added its tech to an early laptop, called the Shuttle Portable Onboard Computer (SPOC).

Camera phones - In the '90s, NASA created a camera small enough to fit on a spacecraft without sacrificing the quality. The technology is now used in your phone's camera.

Ice-resistant airplanes - Thanks to a thermoelectric deicing system called Thermawing, which was developed by NASA, we can safely fly through freezing conditions.

Transparent polycrystalline alumina - Invisible braces are made using transparent polycrystalline alumina, which was originally developed by NASA to track heat-seeking missiles.

CAT scans - Used every day by people in the medical profession, CAT scans were originally developed to create advanced digital images for space programs.

Safer highways - To prevent aircraft accidents on wet runways, NASA developed a grooving technique in the concrete. This is now used on highways as well.

High-power solar cells - If you live in a home outfitted with crystal silicon solar power cells, you have NASA to thank for your lower energy bills.