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An asteroid deflection shield and how we owe bunnies for our survival

Asteroid Deflection Shield Today we discuss broad assortment of subjects from our ice age ancestors survival tactics to our journey into space and what it might be like to observe the space we travel through. Does the Genius hold Owen’s feet to the fire or does Owen cause the Genius to hand in his genius card. Who comes out with the greatest insight into the human experience and holds his finger best on the pulse of the future. How bunnies helped us attain human dominance. http://www.history.com...

Mar 21, 2013

When dogs love a pair of genes

These Dogs love a good pair of Genes Owen and The Genius seek out and explore genetic engineering and decoding of the human genome to decide if we are ready for venturing into the great frontier of a genetically engineered society. How long will it be before we can cure the greatest diseases of our age and how far should we go to repair genetic abnormalities. What danger does unwrapping the genetic code portend. What privacy and security are we giving up in the name of personalized medicine.What...

Feb 25, 2013

Die Hard or Live Long

OvsG Die Hard or Live Long Owen and The Genius riff off on the manner in which science is looking into advancing the experience of living well into the twilight hours of your life. Owen is excited about the idea of medical immortality, and the face off on the moral and social ramifications of a population the ages and is healthy well into their nineties and the first century mark. Extending our productive life span may require nation states to alter their retirement plans for the elderly and eve...

Feb 22, 2013

Diamonds are a Sperms Best Friend

OvsG Diamonds are a Sperms Best Friend 1 http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/02/scienceshot-diamonds-are-a-sperm.html?ref=hp What can diamonds do for you future children. The Genius looks into In Vitro Fertilization and how diamonds may in fact be a girls best friend. 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaics Will we be spraying our clothes and vehicles with glitter to power our devices and cars? Will Owen spray his tongue with glitter to power his keen intellect? 3 http://news.slashdo...

Feb 15, 2013

Stardust and Pigs

Our show covers a broad spectrum of topics and seeks to illuminate the way in which we learn to learn. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/symbiartic/2012/11/15/soyeon-kim-stardust/ How we teach our kids can make all the difference in how they see themselves and the world we live in. The Genius wants to inspire and educate, and Owen wants to find a good sandwich. Who will find their objective first will be decided by you the listener. http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/11/still-looking-l...

Feb 09, 2013

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