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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.

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.

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.

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.

If you're a growing app or internet business, you need cloud storage. Digital Ocean 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.

We delve into the controversy swirling around e-cigarettes and recent FDA announcement to regulate the widely used devices. Also, how can you prevent forest fires? Identify fire risks. Then, what microbes are surrounding you every day? Segment 1: E-Cigarettes Are e-cigarettes safe? Nearly 20% of US adults report that they have "vaped" in the past 30 days. Director of Tobacco Treatment Service at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Dr. Hillary Trindale, puts a spotlight on the popular device. Segment 2: Puff for Puff E-cigarettes are a billion dollar booming business. Are we glorifying the "safety" of e-cigarettes without identifying unknown repercussions of the product? Dr. Hillary Tindale sounds off. Segment 3: FDA Steps In The FDA has announced that they will now regulate e-cigarettes similar to other tobacco products. This falls on the heels of raised concerns of young adults and children using e-cigarettes. We discuss the toxicity and controversy surrounding the popular product. Segment 4: Where There's Smoke... Wild fires seem to be on the rise. This begs the question, why are we so bad at preventing them? CAL FIRE Department of Information Officer, Daniel Berlant shares fire risk factors. Segment 5: World of Microbes What microbes are hanging out in the dirt, on your skin, and on your household surfaces? Dr. Joanne Emerson fills us in on the single-celled, microscopic critters existing all around us. Segment 6: Fresh Air How does air quality and pollution effect your health? University of Colorado Boulder's Dr. Joanne Emerson discusses the friendly and harmful microbes surrounding you daily.

Are e-cigarettes safe? Nearly 20% of US adults report that they have "vaped" in the past 30 days. Director of Tobacco Treatment Service at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Dr. Hillary Trindale, puts a spotlight on the popular device.

E-cigarettes are a billion dollar booming business. Are we glorifying the "safety" of e-cigarettes without identifying unknown repercussions of the product? Dr. Hillary Tindale sounds off.

The FDA has announced that they will now regulate e-cigarettes similar to other tobacco products. This falls on the heels of raised concerns of young adults and children using e-cigarettes. We discuss the toxicity and controversy surrounding the popular product.

Wild fires seem to be on the rise. This begs the question, why are we so bad at preventing them? CAL FIRE Department of Information Officer, Daniel Berlant shares fire risk factors.

What microbes are hanging out in the dirt, on your skin, and on your household surfaces? Dr. Joanne Emerson fills us in on the single-celled, microscopic critters existing all around us.

How does air quality and pollution effect your health? University of Colorado Boulder's Dr. Joanne Emerson discusses the friendly and harmful microbes surrounding you daily.

This week on Pop Sci Radio we attempt to understand the connections between science, God and aliens. Also, don't trust miracle fat-reduction drugs, they could be dangerous! Segment 1: Science and Faith Can science and faith coexist? We chat with "God of the Big Bang" Author, Leslie Wickman, about the different processes we can examine our world with and how they relate to our perception of 'proof.' Segment 2: God of the Big Bang With an interest in science and a deep rooted faith in God, Leslie Wickman has been searching for a way to have the two compliment each other. It all culminates in her book, "God of the Big Bang." Listen in to hear what got her started. Segment 3: A Biological Code The world needs a better way to track products and tell if they are genuine, and legitimate. Thankfully, Applied DNA Sciences Executive Director of Textile Sales, MeiLin Wan, is here to shed some light on a new product that uses plant DNA to create a biological 'barcode' to track all kinds of goods. Segment 4: Space Compadres How likely are we to make contact with an intelligent alien species? Senior Astronomer and Director at SETI, Seth Shostak, is willing to bet everyone a coffee that we will meet some galactic friends in the next 25 years. Segment 5: Autonomous Seth Shostak lives an hour away from the Google world headquarters and practically lives in a different era than the rest of us. He offers up his viewpoint on the usefulness of self-driving cars. Segment 6: Just Eat Less Have you heard of the new fat-killing miracle injection? It works by breaking down fat with acid, and your cell walls are made of fat! Dr. Cort Stoskopf hazards that it can be very harmful, just eat less instead!

Can science and faith coexist? We chat with "God of the Big Bang" Author, Leslie Wickman, about the different processes we can examine our world with and how they relate to our perception of 'proof'.

With an interest in science and a deep rooted faith in God, Leslie Wickman has been searching for a way to have the two compliment each other. It all culminates in her book, "God of the Big Bang." Listen in to hear what got her started.