Summary: We delve into distant worlds and chronic pain this week on Popular Science Radio. Is Pluto a planet? A Dwarf Planet? Does it even matter? Then, a brain scan that can detect pain patterns in our brain can help us beat the battle against chronic pain. Segment 1: Pluto Cares Not Is Pluto a planet, a dwarf planet, or just some hunk of rock at the outer edges of our solar system? Does it matter? Dr. Jeffrey Bennett explains the reasons for the debate, and why no matter what we think, Pluto is still Pluto. Segment 2: Scientific Passion When Galileo first studied the nights sky he had no idea what to expect and his ideas revolutionized the way we perceive the universe. Dr. Jeffrey Bennett explains that we don't hope for the same results from Pluto, but we do hope to learn something new. Segment 3: Self Diagnosis Half of the online searches are health related, which shows many people are trying to self diagnose their symptoms. Singularity University Chair of Medicine, Dr. Daniel Kraft, warns that only 36% of these online results are accurate. Segment 4: Chronic Pain Over 100 million adults are effected by chronic pain which is more than heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. A research team has created a brain scan that can display all of the problem pain spots in your brain. Segment 5: Spaceship Earth Retired NASA Astronaut and Vice President of Spaceship Earth, Ron Garan explains how seeing the planet Earth from outer space will have a profound impact on our culture. Segment 6: Crowd Funded Space Travel Do you want to go to space? Rally support, and take part in the crowd funded trip of a lifetime. Ron Garan shares more details.
