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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!

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!

Ever wondered how accurate the science of the Big Bang Theory TV series is? Curious about how well speech recognition technology and robots are advancing? We interview two great minds to probe for these answers. Segment 1: Joke Science Does technicality of the Big Bang Theory sometimes fly over your head? David Zobel's new book, "The Science of TV's The Big Bang Theory", helps us to understand more of the knowledge given to us by Sheldon and the gang. Segment 2: The Real Deal Is the science of the Big Bang Theory actually real? David Zobel tells us about Big Bang Theories' Science Advisor, David Saltzberg, and how he writes in all of the jokes and rhetoric using real science. Segment 3: It's Not About A Cat It's not hard for most of us to understand science as long as it's explained well, and done without condescension. That being said, Dave Zobel still had a hard time explaining Schr?dinger's Cat in his new book. Segment 4: Robot Friends Ever wanted a robot friend to talk to you, wherever you go? Sensory, Inc. CEO, Todd Mozer, tells us about the voice recognition technology they have produced for Jibo: The Worlds First Social Robot. Segment 5: What Is A.I? We are getting closer and closer to having real artificial intelligence, what what really is it? We define A.I. with Todd Mozer and chat about some of the latest advances in voice recognition technology. Segment 6: Speech Recognition Coming out in May, 2016, Jibo brings us one step closer to having actual robots in our lives. We discuss the possibilities of this and all of the good things that are coming out of speech recognition technology.

Does technicality of the Big Bang Theory sometimes fly over your head? David Zobel's new book, "The Science of TV's The Big Bang Theory", helps us to understand more of the knowledge given to us by Sheldon and the gang.

Is the science of the Big Bang Theory actually real? David Zobel tells us about Big Bang Theories' Science Advisor, David Saltzberg, and how he writes in all of the jokes and rhetoric using real science.

It's not hard for most of us to understand science as long as it's explained well, and done without condescension. That being said, Dave Zobel still had a hard time explaining Schr?dinger's Cat in his new book.

Ever wanted a robot friend to talk to you, wherever you go? Sensory, Inc. CEO, Todd Mozer, tells us about the voice recognition technology they have produced for Jibo: The Worlds First Social Robot.

We are getting closer and closer to having real artificial intelligence, what what really is it? We define A.I. with Todd Mozer and chat about some of the latest advances in voice recognition technology.

Coming out in May, 2016, Jibo brings us one step closer to having actual robots in our lives. We discuss the possibilities of this and all of the good things that are coming out of speech recognition technology.

Will we be able to instill our core human values into artificial intelligence? What is the revolution of 3D printing going to do to the car market? We entertain these important questions here on Popular Science Radio! Segment 1: Heartificial Intelligence Should we still be using Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics as universal laws for artificial intelligence? Heartificial Intelligence Author, John C. Havens, puts the growing field of A.I. in perspective, and urges us to codify our ethics so it's more easily understood by robots. Segment 2: Data and Privacy With the mass explosion of data, we need tools to make sense of it. John C. Havens expresses his concern for the erosion of privacy and suggests a way to codify our human values. Segment 3: Quantify Your Values Before we can instill in our artificial friends human values, we must first look at ourselves and really figure out what those values are. Heartificial Intelligence Author, John C. Havens, explains how important it will be to quantify our values so machines can understand them. Segment 3: Quantify Your Values Before we can instill in our artificial friends human values, we must first look at ourselves and really figure out what those values are. Heartificial Intelligence Author, John C. Havens, explains how important it will be to quantify our values so machines can understand them. Segment 4: The Future of the Car Local Motors have been advancing the technology of building a car by leaps and bounds, but they have encountered the usual hurdle automotive companies come up against: the Federal Government. CEO Jay Rogers (@JohnBRogers) fills us in on their difficulties and progress. Segment 5: Neighborhood Electric Vehicle With a belief in sustainability and local ingenuity, Jay Rogers and Local Motors have made it their mission to enhance the life of local communities everywhere. Also, Jay Rogers (@JohnBRogers) tells us about the NEV, or Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, which he plans to introduce to meet the needs of congested city transit. Segment 6: Car Recycling What if you could trade your car in for the newest updated version every 18 months? Jay Rogers (@JohnBRogers) lets us know about his plan for the future: Trade in your 3D printed car, have it ground down and turned into materials for your new car!

Should we still be using Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics as universal laws for artificial intelligence? Heartificial Intelligence Author, John C. Havens, puts the growing field of A.I. in perspective, and urges us to codify our ethics so it's more easily understood by robots.

With the mass explosion of data, we need tools to make sense of it. John C. Havens expresses his concern for the erosion of privacy and suggests a way to codify our human values.

Before we can instill in our artificial friends human values, we must first look at ourselves and really figure out what those values are. Heartificial Intelligence Author, John C. Havens, explains how important it will be to quantify our values so machines can understand them.

Local Motors have been advancing the technology of building a car by leaps and bounds, but they have encountered the usual hurdle automotive companies come up against: the Federal Government. CEO Jay Rogers (@JohnBRogers) fills us in on their difficulties and progress.

With a belief in sustainability and local ingenuity, Jay Rogers (@JohnBRogers) and Local Motors have made it their mission to enhance the life of local communities everywhere. Also, Jay Rogers tells us about the NEV, or Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, which he plans to introduce to meet the needs of congested city transit.