Finding Genius Podcast

Finding Genius Podcast


Latest Episodes

Understanding Magnetism – Ronald T. Merrill, Professor Emeritus of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington – An Overview of Physics Principles, Magnetism, and How Animals Navigate Using Magnetic Fields
February 26, 2020

Ronald T. Merrill, Professor Emeritus of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington, and author of, Our Magnetic Earth: The Science of Geomagnetism, engages in a lively discussion about multiple broad concepts of science, the Earth’s...

Global Climate Models for Air Pollution and Climate Change: Dr. Jacobson Explains the Importance
February 24, 2020

Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson is an expert on global climate models and created one of the first. In this podcast, he describes how modeling took on more complexity over  the years and what its potential uses are, why measuring electric car payback is...

Reducing Energy Consumption Through Equipment Optimization—Mark Pipher—FacilityConneX
February 21, 2020

MarkPipheris the Vice President of FacilityConneX, a company that aims to reduce energy consumption through equipment optimization andsmart building ideas. He discusses the following: Why it can

Gastro Info – Christopher Chapman, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, University of Chicago – Gastroenterology, Endoscopic Procedures, and Improved Health
February 19, 2020

Christopher Chapman, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, provides an overview of his research, specifically detailing the area of , and his work...

Lung Life – Robert Quinn, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University – Discussing Bacterial Lung Infections & Cystic Fibrosis
February 19, 2020

Robert Quinn, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, discusses his research, detailing information on rare bacterial lung infections, anaerobic bacteria infection, and especially cystic fibrosis. Podcast Points of Discussion: What exactly...

Allergy Treatment – Dr. Claudia Gray, Paediatrician and Allergologist, Kids Allergy Paediatric & Allergy Centre – Allergy Treatment & New Research
February 19, 2020

In this podcast, Dr Claudia Gray, PhD, Paediatrician and Allergologist, Kids Allergy Paediatric & Allergy Centre—South Africa, talks in detail about allergy issues and research, discussing many common child allergies, child skin allergy...

Discussing Disease – Dr. Daniel Griffin, Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University – Studying and Treating Infectious Diseases
February 19, 2020

Dr. Daniel Griffin, physician, and associate research scientist/instructor (clinical medicine) Columbia University, provides an overview of infectious disease research and treatment, and his career in clinical medicine. Podcast Points: Treatment and...

Dr. Richard J. Johnson Talks about the Role of Fructose in Obesity and Diabetes
February 19, 2020

Researcher and author Dr. Richard J. Johnson has looked into the role fructose plays in many modern disease epidemics. He discusses this by describing.  what fructose can do to help some animals survive harsh conditions, how those assets turn...

Microbes & More – Alejandro Reyes, Associate Professor, Microbiologist and MSc in Biological Sciences, the University of the Andes – What’s in the Gut?
February 19, 2020

Alejandro Reyes, Associate Professor, Microbiologist and MSc in Biological Sciences, the University of the Andes, discusses  and the importance of gut health. Podcast Points: How do viruses affect the gut? What is a phage? How does the...

Understanding Animal Foraging Habits Dr. Carolyn Kurle Discusses Tropic Interactions Ecology
February 19, 2020

Dr. Carolyn Kurle describes how a biogeochemical tool can explain the foraging patters and locations of animals to improve ecosystem management strategies. She explains: How stable isotope analysis looks at ratios of stable nitrogen and carbon...