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The internet is not a safe place, in fact it's as much of a warzone as the real world. "Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies" Author and former U.S. Marine, Bryan Seely, warns us of some of the common, but not so easily detected threats and scams on the internet, like some parts Google!

Our oceans are facing a real problem: They are becoming more acidic. XPRIZE Senior Director, Dr. Paul Bunje, explains how the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE is designed to motivate teams of researchers to come up with a solution to this crisis.

Sunburst Sensors has been in business for almost 15 years and now thanks to the XPRIZE they are able to tackle a new, very real world problem. CEO James Beck explains the danger in the rising acidity in our worlds oceans caused by excessive CO2 absorption.

Stark Trek has been a source of technological inspiration for over 50 years, and that's not about to change. Grant Campany, Senior Director of the XPRIZE foundation explains their initiative pushing for the development of a Tricorder. Also, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medical College says soda might be killing you. Segment 1: Qualcomm Tricorder More and more of our technology is being derived from Star Trek, and the XPRIZE Foundation is trying to continue that trend. Grant Campany, Senior Director at XPRIZE Foundation, says they are funding a competition to develop a working medical Tricorder that could detect illnesses in the body. Segment 2: Nanomachines Tough pill to swallow: we dig into the future of wearable health and fitness devices with Grant Campany, Senior Director of XPRIZE Ingestible nanomachines are coming fast! Segment 3: Trek to the Future Put healthcare in the palm of your hand. It's time for radical innovation in the world of wearables. Grant Campany theorizes that a Star Trek-esque Tricorder is close at hand, but the tech revolution doesn't stop there. Segment 4: Soda Might Kill You A recent study shows too much soda increases cancer risk. Soda contains 4-mel which is a potential carcinogen. That's not the only reason to quit drinking soda and turn to alternatives like tea. Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, has a wealth of information on the subject. Segment 5: Genetic Taste Ever wondered why people have such wildly different tastes in food? Dr. Mitchell Gaynor explains a lot of it could be genetic. Also, an occasional soda or other unhealthy food wont kill you, but make sure you keep your habits healthy. Segment 6: Nutritional Balance It's never too late to bring back dietary balance! Most diets are too extreme and create nutritional imbalances. Never fear, the damage that has been done by bad diets can be reversed.

More and more of our technology is being derived from Star Trek, and the XPRIZE Foundation is trying to continue that trend. Grant Campany, Senior Director at XPRIZE Foundation, says they are funding a competition to develop a working medical Tricorder that could detect illnesses in the body.

Tough pill to swallow: we dig into the future of wearable health and fitness devices with Grant Campany, Senior Director of XPRIZE Ingestible nanomachines are coming fast!

Put healthcare in the palm of your hand. It's time for radical innovation in the world of wearables. Grant Campany theorizes that a Star Trek-esque Tricorder is close at hand, but the tech revolution doesn't stop there.

A recent study shows too much soda increases cancer risk. Soda contains 4-mel which is a potential carcinogen. That's not the only reason to quit drinking soda and turn to alternatives like tea. Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, has a wealth of information on the subject.

Ever wondered why people have such wildly different tastes in food? Dr. Mitchell Gaynor explains a lot of it could be genetic. Also, an occasional soda or other unhealthy food wont kill you, but make sure you keep your habits healthy.

It's never too late to bring back dietary balance! Most diets are too extreme and create nutritional imbalances. Never fear, the damage that has been done by bad diets can be reversed.

What is a 'connected car'? What does water, or life on Mars mean for our universe? And what is Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act? Find out this week! Segment 1: Learning Cars 53-54% of people don't know what the term 'Connected Car' refers to. John Ellis (@thecorconian) explains connectivity in cars, going all the way back to the 1920's, and what it means for cars today. Segment 2: A Better, Safer World The connected car is pushing the technology of our daily commuters forward and changing the world. John Ellis (@thecorconian) fills us in on the safety and efficiency that car connectivity brings. Segment 3: Expedition Unknown Who wouldn't want to explore old monasteries, temples, or historic mysteries like Indiana Jones? Expedition Unknown Josh Gates (@JoshuaGates), details his trip to Kathmandu and gives us a preview of upcoming episodes. Segment 4: Stake Your Claim Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act? What the heck is that? NASA Solar System Ambassador, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), fills us in on Congress' new bill that allows private companies to lay claim to places and objects in outer space. Segment 5: Xploration Outer Space Science and technology are essential, and very interesting, fields of study! We know that, but some people and kids need to be shown, and Xploration Outer Space Host, Emily Calandrelli (@Thespacegal), has made that her mission! Find out what started Emily's love affair with outer space and science! Segment 6: Is Life Common? So there's water on Mars, we have plenty of that on Earth, what's the hubbub all about? Xploration Outer Space Host, Emily Calandrelli, explains that water could point to microbial life, and microbial life on one of our closest neighbors could mean life is common in the universe!

53-54% of people don't know what the term 'Connected Car' refers to. John Ellis (@thecorconian) explains connectivity in cars, going all the way back to the 1920's, and what it means for cars today.

The connected car is pushing the technology of our daily commuters forward and changing the world. John Ellis (@thecorconian) fills us in on the safety and efficiency that car connectivity brings.

Who wouldn't want to explore old monasteries, temples, or historic mysteries like Indiana Jones? Expedition Unknown Josh Gates (@JoshuaGates), details his trip to Kathmandu and gives us a preview of upcoming episodes.

Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act? What the heck is that? NASA Solar System Ambassador, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), fills us in on Congress' new bill that allows private companies to lay claim to places and objects in outer space.