http://www.odeo.com/channels/121316-The-Popular-Mechanics-Show Bchertoff no The podcast radio show of Popular Mechanics magazine, featuring engaging talk and interviews on automotive technology, electronics, science and news. The podcast radio show of Popular Mechanics magazine, featuring engaging talk and interviews on automotive technology, electronics, science and news. The podcast radio show of Popular Mechanics magazine, featuring engaging talk and interviews on automotive technology, electronics, science and news. en-us 40 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 -0800 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 -0800 Technology http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24164811-The-Popular-Mechanics-Show-Wants-Your-Feedback Popular Mechanics is interested in your feedback about our last season of PopMechShow podcasts. Your comments will help to shape the next season of the PopMechShow. This survey is 18 questions long and will only take a few minutes. Please download the PDF, fill in the interactive fields, and email it to pmwebmaster@hearst.com, subject line: PopMechShow Survey. Popular Mechanics is interested in your feedback about our last season of PopMechShow podcasts. Your comments will help to shape the next season of the PopMechShow. This survey is 18 questions long and will only take a few minutes. Please download the PDF, fill in the interactive fields, and email it to pmwebmaster@hearst.com, subject line: PopMechShow Survey. Popular Mechanics is interested in your feedback about our last season of PopMechShow podcasts. Your comments will help to shape the next season of the PopMechShow. This survey is 18 questions long and will only take a few minutes. Please download the PDF, fill in the interactive fields, and email it to pmwebmaster@hearst.com, subject line: PopMechShow Survey. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-12,24164811 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23501113-Will-Wright-on-Obama-Ads-Spore-A-I-and-the-Future-of-Gaming Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,23501113 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065347-Will-Wright-on-Obama-Ads-Spore-A-I-and-the-Future-of-Gaming Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. Does the future of video games spell the end of the world? Or does humanity have more to learn from a virtual world inhabited by connected kids, intelligent robots ... and the Obama campaign? You've seen the video and the outtakes from his chat at the 2008 Breakthrough Conference after winning in the products category. Now download PM's entire wide-ranging chat with Will Wright, the gaming guru and geek god behind Sim City and Spore, on a Breakthrough Award season finale of The Popular Mechanics Show. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,24065347 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23245581-Back-to-School-Adam-Savage-s-Plan-to-Banish-Boring-Science-Education-and-More American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-02,23245581 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065353-Back-to-School-Adam-Savage-s-Plan-to-Banish-Boring-Science-Education-and-More American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. American teenagers want to invent the solutions that power our future, but feel unprepared by science education--and their newest test scores are backing up that sad state of affairs. All of which has MythBuster and Popular Mechanics contributing editor Adam Savage pretty fired up. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-02,24065353 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065357-Cyber-War-Russia-s-Georgian-Server-Attack-and-Air-Force-Infighting While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-17,24065357 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23190115-Cyber-War-Russia-s-Georgian-Server-Attack-and-Air-Force-Infighting While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. While the embers burn from Russia's high-tech assault on Georgia, network war steps to the forefront as the new battleground of the 21st century. As editor of RBNexploit, Jart Armin covered this week's Eastern European digital attacks from the inside-out, and we catch up with him on how to make Internet countermeasures work. Plus, PM contributing editor and Danger Room editor Noah Shachtman continues to crack the defense industry's ins and outs with a behind-the-scenes look at why the Pentagon suddenly--if temporarily--pulled the plug on its much ballyhooed Air Force Cyber Command, and Dave LaBarge walks us through the modern security tactics of safecracking. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-17,23190115 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23134774-Science-of-Sports-Olympic-Smog-Tour-de-France-Doping-and-the-Red-Sox-Scoreboard With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23134774 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065358-Science-of-Sports-Olympic-Smog-Tour-de-France-Doping-and-the-Red-Sox-Scoreboard With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. With the opening ceremony just days away, can Beijing clean up its air in time for healthy Olympic competition? We sit down with George Thurston--a professor of environmental medicine at NYU, a leading expert on airborne pollutants and a former athlete himself--to find out why every athlete may be in danger from the physiological effects of smog, and why neither USOC-supplied masks nor China's emergency plans can stop them. Plus, Paul Strauss explains how independent tests could finally rid pro cycling of banned substances, and the low-tech scorekeeper for the Boston Red Sox takes us behind the Green Monster at baseball's trading deadline. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,24065358 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23078730-iPhone-3G-Breakdown-Gizmodo-MacRumors-and-Cult-of-Mac-Roundtable The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-11,23078730 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065359-iPhone-3G-Breakdown-Gizmodo-MacRumors-and-Cult-of-Mac-Roundtable The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. The iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let three of the Web's top Apple bloggers break down the big picture: Matt Buchanan, the Gizmodo associate editor who's scouted iPhone wannabes for PM... Pete Mortensen, the Jump Associates consultant and Cult of Mac geek who was our live blogger for the 3G iPhone unveiling... and Arnold Kim, the MacRumors senior editor who breaks news faster than Steve Jobs keynote. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive Made for iPod and authentication chip programs. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-11,24065359 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065360-B-List-Goes-Bust-Adam-Carolla-on-Top-Gear-Uwe-Boll-on-Haters-Tom-Green-on-Web-Video Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-30,24065360 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23039228-B-List-Goes-Bust-Adam-Carolla-on-Top-Gear-Uwe-Boll-on-Haters-Tom-Green-on-Web-Video Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. Forget Lonely Girl, Obama Girl, even Wii Fit Girl. The Internet zeitgeist isn't just making celebrities—it's bringing back the forgotten ones. Rev up for an exclusive sneak peek at NBC's adaptation of Top Gear with new host Adam Carolla, who dishes out details on the ultimate gearhead show's America premiere, new test drives and high-octane YouTube appeal. Plus, meet despised director Uwe Boll, whose poorly reviewed video game-based movies led to a massive viral campaign to end his career, and comedian Tom Green, the MTV bad boy making a mini comeback thanks to the shape-shifting expectations of video on the Web ... and the iPhone 3G. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-30,23039228 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065361-Rescue-Tech-Extreme-Coast-Guard-Mission-Hurricane-Demolition-Cave-Rescue-101 How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-09,24065361 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22598073-Rescue-Tech-Extreme-Coast-Guard-Mission-Hurricane-Demolition-Cave-Rescue-101 How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. How can the right gear--and the right heroes--save lives after disaster has already struck? Kalee Thompson takes us behind the scenes of the Coast Guard's most extreme rescue--a high-tech, middle-of-the-night Mayday call in Deadliest Catch territory. Plus, Thomas Stahr, the emergency response division manager at Chicago's Robinette Demolition, tells us why the federal government has finally learned the lessons of Katrina three hurricane seasons later. And cave rescuer Anmar Mirza walk us through the careful craft that sometimes takes 100 volunteers for one trapped American. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-09,22598073 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065362-MPGenius-Hypermiling-Tips-Fuel-Saving-Myths-100-MPG-High Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-26,24065362 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22557335-MPGenius-Hypermiling-Tips-Fuel-Saving-Myths-100-MPG-High Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. Forget four bucks a gallon. Crude oil rose four bucks this week! The good news for the fuel crunch: Benjamin Jones says the cult of the ecomodders can help you save gas from your garage, Mike Allen sniffs out efficiency scams, and Simon Hauger's after-school class is building a 130-mpg car. Buckle up--it's going to be a green drive this Memorial Day. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-26,22557335 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065363-The-Future-of-Private-Space-Open-Source-X-Prize-NASA-vs-XCOR-Moon-Property Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-12,24065363 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22507636-The-Future-of-Private-Space-Open-Source-X-Prize-NASA-vs-XCOR-Moon-Property Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. Is the private sector about to overtake NASA in space? In a PM Roundtable, new FAA commercial space chief George Nield, XCOR spokesman Doug Graham and Teal Group analyst Marco Cacheras predict the future of backyard rocket power. Plus Glenn Reynolds calls on Congress for the re-opening of a moon treaty, and software geek-cum-space engineer Fred Bourgeois breaks down his team's open-source plan to win the Google Lunar X Prize featured on the cover of PM's new issue. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-12,22507636 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065366-Geeks-Go-to-Hollywood-Lost-Iron-Man-and-Summer-Movie-Rumors A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-27,24065366 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065368-Building-Smarter-Bridges-Thinking-Beyond-Hybrids-and-Flying-With-Gadgets The deadly collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minnesota was merely one example of America's troubled concrete-and-steel underpinnings. But as we discover in excerpts from PM's "Bridges to the Future" summit with the National Science Foundation, its replacement may also be illustrative--of high-tech solutions for the next generation of infrastructure. Plus, Mike Allen proposes a plug-in car with an onboard micro-generator, Barbara Peterson finds out why in-flight Wi-Fi might be more important than cellphones at 30,000 ft., and we meet a parachute tester who puts Point Break to shame. The deadly collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minnesota was merely one example of America's troubled concrete-and-steel underpinnings. But as we discover in excerpts from PM's "Bridges to the Future" summit with the National Science Foundation, its replacement may also be illustrative--of high-tech solutions for the next generation of infrastructure. Plus, Mike Allen proposes a plug-in car with an onboard micro-generator, Barbara Peterson finds out why in-flight Wi-Fi might be more important than cellphones at 30,000 ft., and we meet a parachute tester who puts Point Break to shame. The deadly collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minnesota was merely one example of America's troubled concrete-and-steel underpinnings. But as we discover in excerpts from PM's "Bridges to the Future" summit with the National Science Foundation, its replacement may also be illustrative--of high-tech solutions for the next generation of infrastructure. Plus, Mike Allen proposes a plug-in car with an onboard micro-generator, Barbara Peterson finds out why in-flight Wi-Fi might be more important than cellphones at 30,000 ft., and we meet a parachute tester who puts Point Break to shame. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-27,24065368 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22460877-Geeks-Go-to-Hollywood-Lost-Iron-Man-and-Summer-Movie-Rumors A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. A high-tech, high-octane season of movies has arrived, but has the increasing influence of comic books diluted science fiction on the silver screen? Annalee Newitz, editor of the awesome new sci-fi blog io9, makes the case for a modern revival. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Lost gurus Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse preview the science inside the rest of Season 4--and the inventor of Iron Man's digital suit tells us where Tony Stark's new weaponry really came from. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-27,22460877 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22222593-Next-Gen-Inventions-CIA-Gadget-Building-Baseball-Science-and-More America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-01,22222593 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065371-Next-Gen-Inventions-CIA-Gadget-Building-Baseball-Science-and-More America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. America's patent office might stand on the brink of an open-source revolution, but whatever happened to turning heady science into practical new gadgets? PM resident roboticist Daniel H. Wilson, whose new book looks way ahead on how robots could prevent an alien invasion, joins us to dream up inventions we might have in our 22nd-century households. Plus, CIA veteran Robert Wallace talks spy tech, Formula One guru Guy Negre explains the power of the Air Car as we get pumped for the Auto X Prize and ponder a microcar comeback, and Yale physicist Robert Adair takes a swing at the science of steroids. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-01,24065371 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22170119-Pentagon-Network-Vulnerabilities-SXSW-Wrap-N-Y-Auto-Show-Preview-and-More As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-15,22170119 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065376-Pentagon-Network-Vulnerabilities-SXSW-Wrap-N-Y-Auto-Show-Preview-and-More As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-15,24065376 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22151183-The-Case-Against-Oil-Independence-Live-From-Iraq-Next-Gen-Gaming-and-More Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-02,22151183 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065377-The-Case-Against-Oil-Independence-Live-From-Iraq-Next-Gen-Gaming-and-More Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-02,24065377 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22151188-World-War-Bots-Love-2-0-Teleporting-Daytona-Tech-and-More Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-15,22151188 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22141486-World-War-Bots-Love-2-0-Teleporting-Daytona-Tech-and-More-Podcast Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-15,22141486 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065378-World-War-Bots-Love-2-0-Teleporting-Daytona-Tech-and-More Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. Nearly 4000 American troops have died in the Iraq war, and now the Pentagon is calling robots to the rescue. Resident geek and robo whiz Erik Sofge offers the inside story of armed, unmanned vehicles coming soon to the battlefield. Plus, we talk online dating and love at first sight with top researcher Helen Fisher, teleporting and the next big moon flick with director Doug Liman, and the hustle and bustle of the Daytona 500 with Casey Mears's pit mechanic. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-15,24065378 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065382-Space-Invaders-Super-Bowl-Tech-the-New-Fountain-of-Youth-and-More Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-01,24065382 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22121471-Space-Invaders-Super-Bowl-Tech-the-New-Fountain-of-Youth-and-More Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. Five years after the Columbia tragedy, American space exploration is still struggling to lift off: NASA veterans are questioning the new moon plan, presidential candidates are lining up new policies, and there's a satellite crashing toward Earth. Aerospace engineer and Transterrestrial Musings blogger Rand Simberg joins us with some new solutions for teaming up with the private space industry. Plus, Glenn Reynolds takes a DIY clinical trial of new anti-aging drugs, GM's favorite new startup tells us how to make cheap ethanol and the geek behind the telestrator revs up for the big game--with new touchscreen interfaces. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-01,22121471 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065383-MacWorld-Fallout-Robot-Watch-Chinese-Invasions-and-More After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-17,24065383 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080388-MacWorld-Fallout-Robot-Watch-Chinese-Invasions-and-More After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. After unveiling the MacBook Air, Apple TV 2.0 and iPhone updates, does Steve Jobs have another trick up his mock turtleneck for 2008? Senior tech editor Glenn Derene joins us live from MacWorld to forecast Apple's next brilliant design. Plus, PM's resident geek breaks down the good, bad and the ugly of recent robot news, our Angry Mechanic reports from the Detroit Auto Show on China's car industry coming to America, and we meet the Army's top jet-fighter test pilot. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-17,22080388 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065384-CES-and-Detroit-Auto-Show-Previews-Primary-Polling-Geeks-and-More On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-04,24065384 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080389-CES-and-Detroit-Auto-Show-Previews-Primary-Polling-Geeks-and-More On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show, our gadget tester looks into his crystal ball to find the first Google Android phone, Intel pocket PCs and the end of the DVD format war on the very near horizon. Plus, GM's hybrid battery chief tells us why 2008 won't be the real start of plugged-in America, Zogby's expert crunches the numbers on Iowa and New Hampshire, and our Angry Mechanic gets to the bottom of lies at the repair shop. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-04,22080389 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065385-Ethanol-Hype-Wiretapping-Woes-eVoting-and-More As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-21,24065385 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080390-Ethanol-Hype-Wiretapping-Woes-eVoting-and-More As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. As President Bush signs the new energy bill into law, we crunch the numbers on corn-based fuels with PM editor-in-chief James B. Meigs--and track the future of MPG research with David E. Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. Plus, how government spying on the Web and over the phone actually works, when we may pick a president online, why some car nav systems suck and who makes the high-tech moves behind the scenes of New Year's Eve. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-21,22080390 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065386-America-s-New-Surveillance-Society Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-07,24065386 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:20:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080391-America-s-New-Surveillance-Society Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. Every day we're being watched a little bit more, by intelligent cameras, unmanned aircraft and newfound gadgetry. We'll get an exclusive report on FAA-approved drone tests by American law-enforcement agencies, suggestions from Instapundit blogger and PM contributing editor Glenn Reynolds on how to watch back, and a first look at a eye-tracking hardware that might make Google millions. Plus, Mike Allen turns the new fuel-economy standard on its nose, and we meet an NHL Zamboni guy. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-07,22080391 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:20:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065387-Airport-Headaches-Clean-Diesel-M-C-Hammer-and-More Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-21,24065387 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:30:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080392-Airport-Headaches-Clean-Diesel-M-C-Hammer-and-More Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. Could the iPhone stop flight delays? We get an update on the FAA's air traffic control fix from PM's aviation correspondent, plus exclusive interviews from the L.A. Auto Show on the why hybrids have to watch their backs, a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, another edition of the Angry Mechanic and a much-needed catch-up session with Silicon Valley's newest stud, M.C. Hammer. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-21,22080392 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:30:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065388-The-Android-Effect-Robot-Cars-Recycling-2-0-and-More Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-09,24065388 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:30:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080393-The-Android-Effect-Robot-Cars-Recycling-2-0-and-More Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. Self-driving vehicles aren't quite ready for war, but they were tearing up the streets last week at the DARPA Urban Challenge, and we've got a report from race-side. Plus, we get the lowdown on future cellphones from a top designer, news on the sad state of American garbage from our resident genius, war stories from legendary spy photographer Jim Dunne and a new rant segment from Mike Allen. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-09,22080393 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:30:00 -0800 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065389-Third-World-Tech-Oil-Free-Business-and-Next-Gen-Scientists In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-24,24065389 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080394-Third-World-Tech-Oil-Free-Business-and-Next-Gen-Scientists In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. In a special Breakthrough Conference episode, we sit down with efficiency guru Amory Lovins to find how Wal-Mart can teach Detroit and the Pentagon how to go green. Plus, more of America's top innovators talk about appropriate technology for developing nations and how to save American science education. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-24,22080394 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065390-Mind-Readers-Sputnik-s-Birthday-Free-Wi-Fi-and-More Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-05,24065390 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22080395-Mind-Readers-Sputnik-s-Birthday-Free-Wi-Fi-and-More Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. Controversial new brain scan technology can tell what you're thinking, how you fall in love and—as the top scientist who joins us has proved—whether you're telling the truth. Are we ready for this? Plus, forecasting the next great space race, lamenting the lack of municipal wireless networks and fighting wildfires with a jumpsuit. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-05,22080395 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:30:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24065391-Mourning-DIY-Debunking-Halo-3-Hype-and-More An entire generation of high-tech hot shots is losing touch with traditional skills, and Instapundit blogger Glenn Reynolds joins us with some solutions to save the handymen. Plus, we find out what's wrong with Halo 3, office surveillance and the Google Lunar X Prize. An entire generation of high-tech hot shots is losing touch with traditional skills, and Instapundit blogger Glenn Reynolds joins us with some solutions to save the handymen. Plus, we find out what's wrong with Halo 3, office surveillance and the Google Lunar X Prize. An entire generation of high-tech hot shots is losing touch with traditional skills, and Instapundit blogger Glenn Reynolds joins us with some solutions to save the handymen. Plus, we find out what's wrong with Halo 3, office surveillance and the Google Lunar X Prize. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-21,24065391 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:10:00 -0700 no The Popular Mechanics Show