Finding Genius Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Paladino, a scientist, humanitarian, and pioneer in quantum health research. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability, Tom is the founder and CEO of the award-winning green building consulting firm, Paladino and Company. Tom has worked with countless real estate owners, operators, and developers as they aim to develop business results that are backed by sustainable strategies. With over 25 years of experience, Tom is an innovator that is focused on market transformation, carbon strategies, climate action, wellness, resilience, and the next generation of sustainable real estate… Tune in now to discover: What scalar energy is, and what Tom is doing to research it. Where scalar energy comes from, and what it is responsible for. How Tom uses scalar energy instruments to promote human health. Why it is called “scalar energy”. What does it look like to cultivate sustainable wellness and business practices in today’s age? Join the conversation now to find out! To learn more about Tom Paladino and his work visit www.paladinoandco.com now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Have you always wanted to start a backyard garden but never been sure how? Have you created a garden but failed to produce good crops? If so, you’re not alone. One of the most challenging things for people who want to garden is the planning process: knowing when to seed, when to transplant, and when to harvest crops based on location and climate. The good news is that this is precisely what Paul and Edwin Dysinger can help you with. This father and son duo co-founded Seedtime, a company that provides education on gardening and customized plans for starting your own garden, no matter where you live or what you want to grow.   Press play to learn: Why Seedtime starts with a garden planner rather than a layout plan for garden crops How the suite of tools offered by Seedtime work together seamlessly to set you up for gardening success Up-and-coming releases from Seedtime, including crop rotation tracking, farm integration tools, and seed-saving strategies Where to get high-quality, non-GMO seeds from Seedtime Interested in learning more? Tune in, and visit https://get.seedtime.us/ref/61c398514e7abM/ Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How could someone who’s illiterate construct an amazing and powerful work of literature such as the Quran? And what does the answer have to do with religious belief, Western literature, and human history in general? Tune in for a fascinating discussion exploring these questions and more. You’ll discover: What formulaic language is, and the tremendous role it’s played in literature, including the construction of the Quran One of the main arguments for validating the Quran The terms “Arab” and “Muslim” are often used interchangeably – should they be? The political events from which hatred between Sunnis and Shiites stems   Why studying Islam has made Bannister more confident as a Christian More about Makkah, the holiest city in Islam … is it really where Islam began? Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, holds a PhD in Islamic studies, and teaches at universities in multiple countries. Having interacted and held lengthy dialogues with Muslims for 20+ years, Bannister shares loads of insight into Islam, philosophy, politics, and more. Press play to hear the full conversation and visit http://www.andybannister.net/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How many chemicals are floating around in natural bodies of water? Where do they travel, how do they change over time, and how much do we know about their environmental and human health impacts? Tune in to explore the answers to these questions and more important topics, including: Examples of the most common biologically active compounds entering the environment and how they impact wastewater treatment plants The quantity and source of chemicals entering various environmental compartments and where they end up How chemicals transform once they enter the environment and what products they form The detection of micropollutants in aquatic systems Bill Arnold, a Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota, focuses on the environmental impact of various chemicals. Some of these chemicals come from wastewater treatment, agriculture, and industrial processes, while others come from pharmaceuticals and consumer chemicals. He shares the ins and outs of his research and the critical implications it may have. To learn more about Arnold's research, visit https://cse.umn.edu/cege/faculty/william-arnold.   Press play to hear the full conversation. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

About 90% of plants have partners that enrich their life – fungal partners, specifically, and nutritional enrichment that the plants use for growth, reproduction, and photosynthesis. How do these relationships form and develop, and what do they look like? Tune in to explore: How long fungal spores can survive in soil, waiting to germinate in the presence of the right plant How plants sense that a particular fungus will have a beneficial effect on them Whether fungi have microbiomes and associations with bacteria and viruses How fungi transfer nutrients from the soil to the plants they’re associated with Katie Field is a professor in plant-fungi interactions at the University of Sheffield in the UK. She discusses all this and more in today's episode -- press play for the full conversation. Visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/people/academic-staff/katie-j-field to learn more about Field's research. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we connect with Hannah Collins to discuss the ongoing issue of microplastic contamination. Hannah is a Ph.D. student in Oceanography at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point where she currently focuses her research on microplastics and their impact on marine bivalves (mollusks), and biological solutions to microplastic-related problems. Microplastics seem to find their way into everything – including marine environments. So what is this pollution doing to sea creatures such as clams, mussels, and oysters? Hannah is committed to finding out…  Join the conversation and you will learn about: The microbial communities that form on microplastics, and how they affect bivalves.  How bivalves' digestive systems work, and how they deal with contaminants like microplastics.  A potential concern that scientists have regarding nanoplastics and marine life.  Interesting facts surrounding the microbiome of bivalves. Want to uncover more about Hannah’s research with the University of Connecticut? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joshua Burda Ph.D. joins the podcast to discuss how cells in the brain regulate response to injury and disease. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Joshua applies his knowledge as a biomedical neuroscientist to uncover new treatment paths for patients with neurological disabilities. Joshua is interested in the functional recovery of neurological injuries, and his research reflects this. Over the course of his professional career, he has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals – including Nature, Neuron, and in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.  Jump into the conversation to hear Joshua talk about:  How spinal cord injury inhibits people’s ability to live independent lives. The primary methods by which spinal cord injuries occur.  How inflammation impacts brain and spinal cord injuries, and the importance of immune system response to traumatic events. The importance of maintaining a healthy cellular waste removal system. Neurological diseases and injuries are among the hardest for scientists to understand and treat. Fortunately, professionals like Joshua are leading the charge toward a future of neuroscientific innovation! Click here to engage with Joshua’s work for yourself! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Andrew Latimer joins the podcast today to discuss his work as a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. Andrew is here to address responses to fire and drought in California, and educate us on the intricacies of forest environments. Starting out as an environmental lawyer, Andrew moved forward in his professional life by pursuing forest development and conservation as an ecologist and biologist. As he continues to refine his research, Andrew is committed to finding ways to keep our forests healthy and sustainable…  Click play to uncover: Characteristics of forest development that many people don’t consider. What east and west coast forests have in common. How forest shade determines which tree species are able to survive and thrive.  One of the biggest sources of tree death across the world. Want to find out more about forest ecology? If so, Andrew is certainly the person to pay attention to! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Dr. Oded Nir joins the podcast today to discuss his work in water treatment and resource recovery. As the lab director of the Nir Water Lab in Israel, Dr. Nir works to eliminate water pollution in order to mitigate damage to human health and the environment.  Impaired water quality can cause a vast array of problems, and Dr. Nir is intent on improving this issue in an effort to facilitate a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants… In this episode, you will discover: What drew Dr. Nir to the field of water treatment. The importance of recovering valuable resources from processed water. Di to achieve the sustainable use of water. Types of contaminants that are found in wastewater. By encouraging a more sustainable and circular economy, Dr. Nir is contributing much to the field of environmental research. Want to know how he is protecting fresh water and food for future generations? Dive in to find out now! Click here to connect with Dr. Nir’s research at Nir Water Lab! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Sir Steven Cowley, a British theoretical physicist and global authority on astrophysical plasmas and nuclear fusion. Steven is the director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) as well as the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Presently, he focuses his research on plasmas and nuclear fusion in astrophysical plasmas. Steven began his fascination with fusion at the age of eleven, and since then, has pursued physics with a hunger for knowledge and innovation…  In this episode, you will learn about: Why fusion energy is so difficult to control. How fusion energy could be utilized by humans. The hottest temperature ever produced on Earth. The easiest fusion reactions to do. Fusion is an incredibly dense source of energy that researchers are learning more about every day. Want to find out how Steven is working towards harnessing this power? Join the conversation now! Click here to find out more about Steven and his work! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C