Popular Science Radio

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.

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.

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.

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!

Find out how Ener-Core is cleaning up industrial gas emissions and turning it into energy! Then, we take a look at some hot topics in transportation, like a drone that can carry people, and augmented reality glasses by MINI and Qualcomm. Segment 1: Sneak Peak Get a little sneak peak of what's happening in the May issue of Popular Science Magazine. Popular Science Magazine Editor, Lois Parshley, tells us about a couple of the inventions in their top ten pick of best inventions this year. Segment 2: Cleaning Up Energy Industries in the U.S. flare 65 billion dollars worth of byproduct gas a year, this represents enough annual energy to power 100 million homes. Ener-Core CEO, Alan Castro, tells us how they are turning refuse greenhouse gases into clean energy. Segment 3: Rescue Drone Drones are becoming more and more a part of our society. Popular Science Writer, Kelsey Atherton, tells us about a new application for drones: search and rescue. Segment 4: Superpowers for Average Joe Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, MINI and Qualcomm have teamed up to bring augmented reality technology to your car through some stylish shades. MINI's Patrick McKenna tells us how these glasses can provide a realtime overlay, bringing a range of functionality to your driving (and perhaps walking) experience, including X-ray vision! Segment 5: Augmented Driving Although still in a prototype phase, Head of Product Planning at MINI USA, Patrick McKenna, thinks we could see these augmented reality glasses in just a few years. Don't expect to see these as a racer's aid anytime soon though. They can be seen as an unfair advantage! Segment 6: Blood Moon To wrap up this episode of Popular Science Radio,the Director of the Griffith Observatory, Dr. Edwin Krupp and Alan discuss what exactly a "blood moon" is.

Get a little sneak peak of what's happening in the May issue of Popular Science Magazine. Popular Science Magazine Editor, Lois Parshley, tells us about a couple of the inventions in their top ten pick of best inventions this year.

Industries in the U.S. flare 65 billion dollars worth of byproduct gas a year, this represents enough annual energy to power 100 million homes. Ener-Core CEO, Alan Castro, tells us how they are turning refuse greenhouse gases into clean energy.

Drones are becoming more and more a part of our society. Popular Science Writer, Kelsey Atherton, tells us about a new application for drones: search and rescue.

Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, MINI and Qualcomm have teamed up to bring augmented reality technology to your car through some stylish shades. MINI's Patrick McKenna tells us how these glasses can provide a realtime overlay, bringing a range of functionality to your driving (and perhaps walking) experience, including X-ray vision!

Let the audience decide where they want to look in your videos. The Kodak PIXPRO SP360 is taking video to the next level by allowing content creators to film their adventures or ideas in 360 degrees!

Would you like to watch your favorite sport from what ever angle you want? General Imaging VP Marketing and Product Planning, Paul Meyhoefer, explains the capabilities of the Kodak PIXPRO SP360. With a price point starting at $299, and a beta testing phase going strong on YouTube, expect to see 360 content soon.

We're dreaming of spring after learning about Minn Kota's smart trolling motors. Then, we learn how to upgrade our old homes, avoid the flu, and throw the perfect Super Bowl Bash. Segment 1: Autonomous Boat You've heard about autonomous cars, but what about boats? Minn Kota's new Ulterra trolling motor is an evolution of boating with auto stow and deploy, power trim and i-Pilot functionality. Dave Maryanov tells us more. Segment 2: Minn Kota Ulterra Motor Boating is fun. Boating with a robot is better. Minn Kota Senior Product Manager Dave Maryanov walks us through the GPS navigation features in the new Ulterra trolling motor. Segment 3: SNUPI Technologies How connected is your home? You can up-fit your older home with SNUPI Technologies. CEO Jeremy Jaech explains how the existing electrical wires within your home can be utilized as a gigantic receiving antenna. Segment 4: Bacterial Potpourri (Gross out alert!) What color is your phlegm? Dr. Cort Stoskopf discusses the science of snot, and why this year's flu shot isn't effective. Segment 5: Spare Tire Could your muffin top could help save your life in a car crash? Dr. Cort Stoskopf sounds off. Segment 6: Super Bowl Science USA Today Consumer Reporter Regina Lewis has a game plan to make your home party-central without breaking the bank.

You've heard about autonomous cars, but what about boats? Minn Kota's new Ulterra trolling motor is an evolution of boating with auto stow and deploy, power trim and i-Pilot functionality. Dave Maryanov tells us more.

Boating is fun. Boating with a robot is better. Minn Kota Senior Product Manager Dave Maryanov walks us through the GPS navigation features in the new Ulterra trolling motor.

How connected is your home? You can up-fit your older home with SNUPI Technologies. CEO Jeremy Jaech explains how the existing electrical wires within your home can be utilized as a gigantic receiving antenna.