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In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Larouche, the scientific director at Ribozome, to discuss the challenges and potential of insect protein, detailing the benefits of mealworm farming, their environmental impact, and future applications in food and feed.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Felix Flicker, senior lecturer at the School of Physics, Bristol University. We delve into how his team's work using Knight's tour can lead to groundbreaking research on quasicrystals and their potential applications for catalysts, atomic adsorption, and beyond. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth O., a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and the director of the Texas Analog Center of Excellence, and Dr. Wooyeol Choi, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University. We discuss their groundbreaking work on a terahertz imaging chip that promises to revolutionize mobile device capabilities.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit with  Dr. Lucia Hackermueller and postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cooper from Nottingham University.We explore how Dr. Hackermueller, Nathan, and their team are working on an innovative way to trap and detect dark matter once and for all. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit down with Fady Boctor, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Petros Pharmaceuticals.We explore the rise of male contraceptives and Petro Pharmaceuticals' crusade to transition from prescription to over-the-counter medication. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit down with Curt Newport, a pioneering expert in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with over 4000 hours of piloting experience across the world's oceans.Throughout his fascinating career, Curt has been involved in underwater salvage operations on some of the most famous wrecks, including Air India Flight 182, the Space Shuttle Challenger, and exploring the wreck of the RMS Titanic. Curt has also recently published his book, “Ready to Dive,” detailing his professional experiences, which is available to buy now!Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

Professional career coach Jeff Perry shares tips on building a better you, discussing mindset shifts for career success, journaling benefits for personal development, navigating career changes, and monetizing hobbies. He emphasizes the importance of aligning choices with values, continuous learning, and changing mindset for growth.

Interesting Engineering interviews Ed Watal, founder of Intellibus, an AI and big data software firm. The discussion centers on the impact of AI on quality of life and the ethical challenges it presents. Ed Tull shares his journey into AI, highlighting his work with BigParser, an ethical AI platform. He also discusses his ventures, including collaborations with Amazon's Alexa for hospitality.The conversation explores how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly through predictive and precision medicine, and the role of AI in improving quality of life for seniors. Watal emphasizes the importance of ethical AI development, citing concerns about data ownership, privacy, and the need for global digital governance. He advocates for industry self-regulation and broader public involvement in shaping AI policies.Watal also introduces the World Digital Governance (WDG), an organization focused on creating a common framework for AI policy, regulation, ontology, standards, and ethics. Highlighting the necessity for responsible AI use and global engagement in ongoing discussions about AI's role in society.And subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering and AI Logs for more on artificial intelligence.

In this episode, we explore how California Nanotechnologies is changing the world of material science with its combination of cryogenic milling and Spark Plasma Sintering.This unique combination enhances the properties of materials, making them stronger and more durable for high-performance applications in aerospace, renewable energy, and defense.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we explore how Monumo is setting itself up to revolutionize the electrical motor with its Anser engineering design tool and how it will build the future of large engineering models. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.