The Connected and Outer Space | FULL SHOW | #292




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Summary: 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!