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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 assures 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 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.

The worlds of the connected house, car, health, and you are coming together. Learn how strides to make devices more communicable, accessible, and clean are being made by companies and foundations like XPRIZE and Tesla Motors. Segment 1: Proactive Health Care Exponential Medicine Founder Dr. Daniel Kraft explains how, in a world with rapidly increasing self-health monitoring devices, we can use data to proactively treat health issues, rather than reactively. Segment 2: Don't Sit Around Sitting is the new smoking. We discuss the health benefits of getting up and doing something physically active every once in a while, and the hazards of NOT doing so. Segment 3: Exponential Medicine The XPRIZE Foundation has been incentivizing revolutionary changes in the scientific world for 10 years! Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us what inspired Peter Diamandis to start the foundation and introduces us to his own event, taking place from November 9-12, Exponential Medicine. Segment 4: Connected Life There are so many different devices and smart accessories for our cars, homes, and on our person, it can be a challenge to get them to all communicate with one another. The C3 Report's Doug Newcomb shares his insights on our connected world. Segment 5: Tesla Powerwall Tesla has been innovating in alternative energy in the automotive universe and now they are bringing it to the home! Tesla Motors' Alexis Georgeson tells us how the recently announced Tesla Powerwall will help manage the clean energy, like solar power, in your house. Segment 6: Electric Revolution With a very affordable price point of between $3,000 and $3,500, the Tesla Powerwalll can help you manage power demand in your house, increase grid resilience and have a source of backup power if your grid goes down. Also, get ready for an affordable Model 3 from Tesla Motors in a few years! Tesla Motors' Alexis Georgeson has the details!

Exponential Medicine Founder Dr. Daniel Kraft explains how, in a world with rapidly increasing self-health monitoring devices, we can use data to proactively treat health issues, rather than reactively.

Sitting is the new smoking. We discuss the health benefits of getting up and doing something physically active every once in a while, and the hazards of NOT doing so.

The XPRIZE Foundation has been incentivizing revolutionary changes in the scientific world for 10 years! Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us what inspired Peter Diamandis to start the foundation and introduces us to his own event, taking place from November 9-12, Exponential Medicine.

There are so many different devices and smart accessories for our cars, homes, and on our person, it can be a challenge to get them to all communicate with one another. The C3 Report's Doug Newcomb shares his insights on our connected world.

Tesla has been innovating in alternative energy in the automotive universe and now they are bringing it to the home! Tesla Motors' Alexis Georgeson tells us how the recently announced Tesla Powerwall will help manage the clean energy, like solar power, in your house.

With a very affordable price point of between $3,000 and $3,500, the Tesla Powerwalll can help you manage power demand in your house, increase grid resilience and have a source of backup power if your grid goes down. Also, get ready for an affordable Model 3 from Tesla Motors in a few years! Tesla Motors' Alexis Georgeson has the details!

Alan is in Las Vegas bringing us live coverage from the Collision Conference, one of the largest gatherings of startups, entrepreneurs and investors in the world. Get a glimpse into the hottest up and coming businesses. Segment 1: Noble Acts How far does your sphere of influence extend? How many acts of kindness were spawned from yours? Nobly Sr. Software Engineer Lead, Josh Garwood, tells us how their mobile app provides a way to 'pay it forward' and see how your acts of kindness help the world. Segment 2: Shipment Made Easy Dealing with overseas shipments can be frustrating and disorganized! Nina Lu of Shippable explains how they are streamlining all of the shipping variables and bringing a breath of ease to the shipping industry. Segment 3: Kulture City After Dr. Julian Maha's son was born with autism, he was set on a quest to reinvent the non-profit sector. He created Kulturecity to help tie businesses with products designed for special needs people with non-profit projects. Segment 4: sQuishloc Ever wanted to just take your own shampoo to the gym? sQuishloc Founder and CEO, Kiran Panjwani, wanted exactly that, and from that desire was born the sQuishloc sealable bag. The bag is very strong, made of thick plastic, and is ideal for holding food or toiletries. Segment 5: Victorious.com Internet video share sites like YouTube have created a whole new genre of stars. CEO Sam Rogoway has created a site, Victorious.com, where digitally born creators can interact with their fans in a real way. Segment 6: Clouds and Oceans If you're a growing app or internet business, you need cloud storage. DigitalOcean has become the second largest cloud storage service in the world and Ben Uretsky is here to try and explain just what the heck the cloud is and why you need it.

How far does your sphere of influence extend? How many acts of kindness were spawned from yours? Nobly Sr. Software Engineer Lead, Josh Garwood, tells us how their mobile app provides a way to 'pay it forward' and see how your acts of kindness help the world.