Popular Science Radio
Summary: POPULAR SCIENCE RADIO brings you all the newest discoveries and emerging technologies, cutting-edge innovations in science and technology each week. Presented in an interactive, entertaining and easy to understand forum with host, Alan Taylor. Broadcast weekly from out Los Angeles studio and "on the road", Popular Science Radio brings you behind the scenes coverage from technical and scientific events around the country. Get the latest on time travel, warp factors, reprogramming your mind, artificial intelligence, and the current innovations in automobiles, gadgets, food science, technology, health and lots more. Join host Alan Taylor with an exciting a mix of scientific experts, bold inventors, tech geeks, dreamers, innovators, tinkerers, thinkers and celebrity guests. This is your source to uncover scientific and the technical treasures on nationally syndicated radio, podcasts, and more.
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The new big thing for skateboarding is in, and it's... a square wheel? Shark Wheel (@SharkWheelSkate) Technical Officer, David Patrick, explains how they ended up reinventing the wheel, literally, and how the square design lends to a smoother ride.
Is there life on Europa, and how could it help us here on Earth? Astronomer and Author, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, analyzes the possibilities of life on Jupiter's icy moon and how finding any non-DNA based life forms could possibly propel our medical technology into the future.
Is there life on Europa, and how could it help us here on Earth? Astronomer and Author, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, analyzes the possibilities of life on Jupiter's icy moon and how finding any non-DNA based life forms could possibly propel our medical technology into the future. Listen to Full Episode #319 Download Segment 5
Many people have signed up for the one way trip to Mars to attempt to colonize it. Dr. Jeffrey Bennett explains the challenges behind having a stable colony on Mars, and why we probably aren't ready for it yet.
Many people have signed up for the one way trip to Mars to attempt to colonize it. Dr. Jeffrey Bennett explains the challenges behind having a stable colony on Mars, and why we probably aren't ready for it yet. Listen to Full Episode #319 Download Segment 6
Humans have been sending radio signals out to the universe for years, and so far we've received no answer. But what would we do if we did? And how on Earth (or anywhere else, for that matter) do you encode digital images into DNA? All of this and more from Popular Science! | Download Full Episode #318
Humans have been sending radio signals out to the universe for years, and so far we've received no answer. But what would we do if we did? And how on Earth (or anywhere else, for that matter) do you encode digital images into DNA? All of this and more from Popular Science! | Download Full Episode #318 Segment 1: Seeker.com | Download Segment 1 Looking for a place where you can find the latest news on science and exploration? Try out Seeker.com (@Seeker)! Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine), Space Science Producer for Discovery News (@DNews), gives us a rundown on the various topics covered by Seeker, including NASA's recent exoplanet discoveries. Segment 2: Warp One, Engage! | Download Segment 2 What exactly is a 'potentially habitable' exoplanet? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) explains the methodology behind the search for Earth-like planets in nearby solar systems, and what we might be able to do if we find one with an atmosphere. Segment 3: Science in Hollywood | Download Segment 3 We all know Hollywood likes to exaggerate, especially when it comes to science. But is there some level of truth to any of the stories? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) and Alan discuss the possibility of an alien invasion. Segment 4: Flood Protection | Download Segment 4 Living in a flood zone can become a scary reality quickly. Wouldn't you want a flex wall that you can pull out in a second in the event of an emergency? Alan George from ILC Dover (@ILCDover) is here to share how ILC's flood protection technology works. Segment 5: Digital DNA | Download Segment 5 Where do you store information? Your computer, phone, tablet...essentially anything that is a computer, right? Well, what about DNA? Dr. Georg Seelig, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is involved in a project aiming to encode digital images into DNA. Listen in to understand how this process works. Segment 6: Our Hearts are With You, Orlando | Download Segment 6 Did you know that only 38% of people are qualified to give blood? Due to FDA regulations, gay and bisexual men are banned from donating blood because of past HIV scares. JD Davids, Managing Editor for TheBody.com (@TheBodyDotCom), is working to clear up misconceptions and educate people on the realities of HIV and the need for change in FDA policy.
Looking for a place where you can find the latest news on science and exploration? Try out Seeker.com (@Seeker)! Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine), Space Science Producer for Discovery News (@DNews), gives us a rundown on the various topics covered by Seeker, including NASA's recent exoplanet discoveries.
Looking for a place where you can find the latest news on science and exploration? Try out Seeker.com (@Seeker)! Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine), Space Science Producer for Discovery News (@DNews), gives us a rundown on the various topics covered by Seeker, including NASA's recent exoplanet discoveries. Listen to Full Episode #318 Download Segment 1
What exactly is a 'potentially habitable' exoplanet? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) explains the methodology behind the search for Earth-like planets in nearby solar systems, and what we might be able to do if we find one with an atmosphere. Listen to Full Episode #318 Download Segment 2
What exactly is a 'potentially habitable' exoplanet? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) explains the methodology behind the search for Earth-like planets in nearby solar systems, and what we might be able to do if we find one with an atmosphere.
We all know Hollywood likes to exaggerate, especially when it comes to science. But is there some level of truth to any of the stories? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) and Alan discuss the possibility of an alien invasion.
We all know Hollywood likes to exaggerate, especially when it comes to science. But is there some level of truth to any of the stories? Dr. Ian O'Neill (@astroengine) and Alan discuss the possibility of an alien invasion. Listen to Full Episode #318 Download Segment 3
Living in a flood zone can become a scary reality quickly. Wouldn't you want a flex wall that you can pull out in a second in the event of an emergency? Alan George from ILC Dover (@ILCDover) is here to share how ILC's flood protection technology works. Listen to Full Episode #318 Download Segment 4
Living in a flood zone can become a scary reality quickly. Wouldn't you want a flex wall that you can pull out in a second in the event of an emergency? Alan George from ILC Dover (@ILCDover) is here to share how ILC's flood protection technology works.