Astreia Founder Dr. Natalie Rens joins us to talk about Artificial Intelligence. We cover her plans to use AI here on Earth and how that AI can then assist on colonizing the Red Planet and beyond.

Dr. Rose Jones of Bigelow Lab for Ocean Sciences joins us on TMRO.Science to talk about Deep-sea microbial communities, extremophiles and bioremediation of acid mine drainage sites. How these systems all interact and can be used to help break down ocean waste.

Dr Kirby Runyon from Johns Hopkins University's APL joins us to talk about mountains, hearts and giant ice spears all discovered on Pluto by the New Horizons mission. We also argue the definition of what a 'planet' actually is. What do you think?

This week we ask Professor Valter Longo why fasting causes our body to self-heal, and why this may help us live a longer life.

Craig Piggott from Halter chats to us about a device that will revolutionize animal farming. This AI-enabled smart-collar shifts livestock and monitors a suite of sensors - saving time, money and stress.

Lisa and Jade chat to Brennan Phillips (University of Rhode Island) and Zhi Ern Teoh (Harvard University) about an underwater self-folding polyhedral robot capable of gently capturing ocean creature and releasing them unharmed.~~~KEEP LEARNING~~~http://robotics.sciencemag.org/content/3/20/eaat5276If you would like to continue the conversation we have a few great ways to do that:- Comment right here on YouTube. We'll comment back or even feature it in the show- Create a new post on our...

Alex Moss of Canaria joins us to talk about their wearable tech and how it can help save lives. By wearing a small device behind the ear, Canaria can track your fatigue levels to help anyone working in dangerous environments. Has amazing applications in medical, space and construction as well. SciNews: Scientists are growing mini Neanderthal brains Saving future Sudans HPV Vaccine used to treat skin cancer Protein that eat light for lunch

Lisa, Jade and Athena discuss the past and future of prosthetic enhancements to the human body. How advanced have they become? Should we be upgrading ourselves past normal human limits? Leave your comments below and continue the conversation! News: Bubble curtains saving the world!? New link between fat, energy and diabetes Living longer lives with bacteria in our gut?! Green tea could prevent strokes and heart attacks

Dr. Helena Braga joins us live to talk solid state electrolyte batteries, their advantages over Lithium Ion and realities of entering the marketplace.In Science News:Earth's Magnetic Field: Will it flip?Sea pineapples - the secret ingredient for stronger thin filmsWhere does phosphorus come from and is it rare in the Universe?Solar powered water filterAnd a special THANK YOU to Sarah and David for filling in last second as host schedules shifted. They did a fantastic job even more so when you...

This episode we chat to Guy Trudel M.D from the University of Ottawa about the MARROW experiment. What happens to bone marrow in space? Why is fatty bone marrow bad? All of that plus your questions and comments from last month's show! Live episodes air every fourth Saturday at 20:00 UTC. Next episode May 5th 2018. News:Space eyeballsBacteria that can make electricityNew form of electric matterChameleon materials

This episode, Athena, Jade, Jared and Lisa discuss the ethics of using animal subjects in science research. They chat about the knowledge gained from these studies, current and future alternative technologies, and thoughts from our community. Live episodes air every fourth Saturday at 20:00 UTC. Next episode March 31 2018. News:When proteins shake handsGlobal Seed Vault gets an upgradeHow magma feeds volcanic eruptionsSun's Magnetic Rage in a Cage

In the second episode of TMRO:Science, Lisa, Jade and Athena discuss the current state of artificial intelligence, the ethical dilemmas possible, how AI can both help and hinder humanity and what this might mean for our future. Live episodes air the first Saturday of each month at 20:00 UTC. News:Baby Bruce Lees: Womb Kicks Strengthen Fetal SkeletonsSpintronic diamonds!Microbes turn human waste into VegemiteDo video games cause violence? NOPE.Quantum race!

Welcome to the first official episode of TMRO:Science! Hosted by Lisa Stojanovski, Athena Brensberger and Jade Kim, TMRO:Science expands on many of the topics we cover in TMRO:Space. Live episodes air the first Saturday of each month at 20:00 UTC. This week the crew talks about the impact that micro gravity has on the human body and how astronauts keep fit in space. News: The Oceans Are Dying Cyborg bugs! Blueberries can cure cancer?! Teenager explains relativity, wins $250k Engineers...