This episode looks at what the future of space exploration means for human evolution. What are the long-term consequences of colonizing other planets? Could we eventually evolve into many diverse “space species”?

This episode looks at the science of longevity and how we can extend human life in the future. This can include everything from “hacking” our bodies to slow (or perhaps even stop) the aging process, to cryonics, and more. Will we eventually live forever, at least in some form? If so, will we want...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at the science of regeneration and how it will impact people in the future. How are scientists already beginning to r...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at interspecies communication, uncovering the progress scientists are making with high-functioning animals like dolph...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how we will have to adapt to live on Earth in the future. As our population continues to grow, and our climate bec...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how “cyborg” technology is becoming increasingly common and advanced. How will this continue to evolve in the futu...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how new technologies may someday make it possible to live forever in digital form. Will we someday have the abilit...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how we can modify ourselves to develop super human traits, such as implantable memories. What else is on the horiz...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how life on planet Earth can begin again after a global catastrophe. What safety nets do we have in place now to h...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how we depend on AI now and how our lives will become more intertwined with it in the future. Will AI eventually b...

Get up-close and personal with leading scientists and innovators as they reveal how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and discoveries will change our lives. This episode looks at how virtual reality will transform our lives. How is this technology already transforming our interactions with ot...

The concept of cloning is a staple of the science fiction genre, often depicted in terrifying ways such as armies of human clones. In reality, it is a growing field of research with a growing consumer market for pets. This episode explores past and present scientific advancements and the ethical ...

Already, the majority of new couples meet online. So, with the popularity of online dating and dating applications, it is only a matter of time before love becomes even more automated. How will technology of the future help us find our “perfect match”? This episode explores how tech like AI-drive...

What if we could hit the pause button on life and put ourselves into a state of suspended animation? This concept has been fundamental to science fiction for decades… and, if turned into reality, it would have incredible implications that could drastically change lives. This episode explores rese...

In recent years, the popularity of consumer DNA testing has increased dramatically. In the future, it could be common for everyone to have their own personalized DNA profile. How does this technology work, how is it changing our lives now, and how is it poised to change our lives in the future? T...

For several decades now, genetic testing and embryotic screening have given people the ability have children free of generically inherited diseases. But recent scientific advances have opened up a new possibility - to not just screen out genetic defects, but to actually genetically “edit” them aw...

AI, or artificial intelligence, is on the rise. But as we put more and more faith in this technology, are we setting ourselves up for disaster? This episode explores some real ways AI is wreaking havoc in our lives - from misleading algorithms to false criminal accusations based on faulty facial ...

In recent years, terms like “big data” and “data science” have become incredibly popular. But what do these terms really mean, and how is data being used to shape our lives? In this episode we pull back the curtain on data science to explore where all this data is coming from and how it’s playing...