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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!

Have we become overly attached to the internet as a society? What would happen if the internet suddenly disappeared? Also, what the heck is going on around the star called KIC8462852? And how important is it to get genetic screening before pregnancy? So many questions! So little time! Segment 1: The Internet Apocalypse Electronics, computers, and the internet are so ingrained in our society that we have grown dependent on them. Author Peter Sacco's (@peterandrewsacc) book, "The Internet Apocalypse", examines how the death of the internet would affect our society. Segment 2: Addicted to Tech Are we too addicted to our technology and social media? Peter Sacco (@peterandrewsacc) chats about the possible effects of a sudden loss of the internet: could people turn to other vices like drinking or drugs to fill the void?! Segment 3: What The Flux? The Kepler mission has observed a very strange, regularly occuring dip in the light emitting from a distant star called KIC8462852, or the WTF star. Is this evidence of a highly advanced alien civilization? Maybe it's just space dust, or two planets colliding. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), sounds off. Segment 4: Space Junk There are some rumors of an asteroid poised to strike the Earth on Halloween! Should we be scared? NASA's, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), reassures us that we are safe, but there is a chunk of space debris coming right for us. Also, not scary. Segment 5: Genetic Lineage Should you be concerned about what you are genetically passing down to your children? Natera.com OB/GYN, Dr. Jill Hechtmen (@Drjillhechtmen), urges us to get tested for any genetic diseases, and gives us tips for discerning if you are more likely to have these traits. Segment 6: Genetic Screening One of the things least commonly asked for by couples expecting to become pregnant is genetic screening. Dr. Jill Hechtmen (@Drjillhechtmen) warns us of the possible diseases, and urges all of us to ask for a Horizon Genetic Screen.

Electronics, computers, and the internet are so ingrained in our society that we have grown dependent on them. Author Peter Sacco's (@peterandrewsacc) book, "The Internet Apocalypse", examines how the death of the internet would affect our society.

Are we too addicted to our technology and social media? Peter Sacco (@peterandrewsacc) chats about the possible effects of a sudden loss of the internet: could people turn to other vices like drinking or drugs to fill the void?!

The Kepler mission has observed a very strange, regularly occuring dip in the light emitting from a distant star called KIC8462852, or the WTF star. Is this evidence of a highly advanced alien civilization? Maybe it's just space dust, or two planets colliding. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), sounds off.

There are some rumors of an asteroid poised to strike the Earth on Halloween! Should we be scared? NASA's, Matt Funke (@Turnleftatmars), reassures us that we are safe, but there is a chunk of space debris coming right for us. Also, not scary.

Should you be concerned about what you are genetically passing down to your children? Natera.com OB/GYN, Dr. Jill Hechtmen (@Drjillhechtmen), urges us to get tested for any genetic diseases, and gives us tips for discerning if you are more likely to have these traits.

One of the things least commonly asked for by couples expecting to become pregnant is genetic screening. Dr. Jill Hechtmen (@Drjillhechtmen) warns us of the possible diseases, and urges all of us to ask for a Horizon Genetic Screen.

This week we're exploring the latest advancements in scientific discovery, including the search for life on Europa, manipulating the human genome, and even the reinvention of the wheel. Segment 1: Genome Editing What is CRISPR and how can it be beneficial to the field of genome editing? Intellia Therapeutics CEO & Founder, Dr. Nessan Bermingham, tells us how CRISPR allows for the editing and reintroduction of damaged cells and genes in sick patients. Segment 2: Medical Applications There is a bit of controversy surrounding genome editing in the world today. Dr. Bermingham reassures us that what ever other applications genome editing might have, the number one concern is curing hereditary and mutation diseases. Segment 3: Use The Force Have you ever wished you could use the Force to open doors or control things in your house? Technology could be making this Sci-Fi dream a reality. Docker Security Lead, and Engineer, Diogo Monica, tells us about the possible emerging world of devices and appliances you can control with your mind. Segment 4: Shark Wheel The new big thing for skateboarding is in, and it's... a square wheel? Shark Wheel Technical Officer, David Patrick, explains how they ended up reinventing the wheel, literally, and how the square design lends to a smoother ride. Segment 5: Life on Europa 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. Segment 6: Death on Mars 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.

What is CRISPR and how can it be beneficial to the field of genome editing? Intellia Therapeutics CEO & Founder, Dr. Nessan Bermingham, tells us how CRISPR allows for the editing and reintroduction of damaged cells and genes in sick patients.

There is a bit of controversy surrounding genome editing in the world today. Dr. Bermingham reassures us that what ever other applications genome editing might have, the number one concern is curing hereditary and mutation diseases.

Have you ever wished you could use the Force to open doors or control things in your house? Technology could be making this Sci-Fi dream a reality. Docker Security Lead, and Engineer, Diogo Monica, tells us about the possible emerging world of devices and appliances you can control with your mind.

The new big thing for skateboarding is in, and it's... a square wheel? Shark Wheel 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.

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.