Even if NASA completely folds shop (I wouldn't want that though), the private industry is now able to take over, even if it will take them a while to get to the level that NASA is at.
Meanwhile in more down-to-earth news:
Singularity Hub: Scientists bag and tag the stem cell that may create an endless supply of blood
Also
PopSci: Self-Assembling Microparticle Machines Pick Up and Transport Material, Forming Spontaneous Assembly Lines
One step closer to nanomachine construction... also, micromachines, but still small
And finally:
PopSci: A Transparent Battery to Power Next-Gen See-Through Gadgets
Transparent batteries... looks like we can get some cool transparent watches now