This week we dive into the world of CRISPR-Cas9 and gene editing with a hopefully easy to understand overview of the basics. What is CRISPR, what can and might it do, what are the concerns and roadblocks.

Also, new nano metal techniques for improving hardness, and the Air Force X37 sets a record.

Nano Metal

Air Force X37

(Air Force)

CRISPR-Cas9 and Gene Editing

(Mirus)

This is probably the best video for an understandable explanation of CRISPR

http://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-crispr-cas9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnYppmstxIs
https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-simplified-explanation-of-CRISPR
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a19067/11-crazy-things-we-can-do-with-crispr-cas9/
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/01/the-most-exciting-uses-of-gene-editing-technology-involve-no-editing/422619/

Tags: science, space, genetics

Radiology

This week I have a chat with guest Jamey Racer, Radiographer, CT Technologist, and Instructor. We talk about the past, present, and future of radiology and medical imaging. Types of scans, radiation exposure, and the changes that computers and artificial intelligence are bringing to the work.




(Phillips)

A few links for further reading:
http://www.radiologytoday.net/archive/rt0516p12.shtml
http://appliedradiology.com/articles/robotic-assisted-interventional-radiology

Tags: xray, radiology, Artificial intelligence, medical tech

This week we explore the newest techniques in growing animal-free meat and other products using cell cultures.
Also, 3d printed houses and exploring Titan in a flying machine



3D printed house


(Apis Cor)

NASA concepts for flight in Titan


(NASA)

Cellular Agriculture


(Mark Post)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_agriculture
http://www.new-harvest.org
http://www.memphismeats.com/

Tags: food, farming, nasa, titan, saturn, 3d printing, materials science, cell agriculture

In the continuing food series this week we talk about vertical, urban, and indoor farming, and 3d printed food.

Also, GMO nutrition, fast food self-service, and NASA's next solar probe.



Non-GMOs lacking nutrition

Wendy's Automated Kiosks

NASA's new solar mission, 4 million miles from the sun
(NASA)

Vertical Farms, 3D printed food, and more

http://www.verticalfarm.com/?page_id=36
http://cubicfarms.com/
https://3dprinting.com/food/