Finding Genius Podcast

Joining us today is Melissa K. Norris, a modern homesteading specialist passionate about educating others. Living on 14.96 acres in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range of Washington Sta…

In this episode, Ken McCarthy sits down with Richard Jacobs to discuss his approach to business and personal success. Richard is the Founder and CEO of Speakeasy Marketing Inc., a company that has be…

The American South has a rich history of culture and religion. During the 19th century, Christianity played a major role in forming the social foundations that we see to this day. So what actually oc…

In this episode, we discuss geology, paleontology, and biology with Matthew A. McLain, Ph.D., an accomplished vertebrate paleontologist who researches dinosaurs, pterosaurs, phytosaurs, and more…

Dr.…

How does the cardiovascular system affect other vital organs? Yugeesh Lankadeva of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health sits down to explain…

As a National Heart Foundation Future-L…

In this episode, we sit down to discuss thyroid-related topics with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner. As one of the most experienced clinicians in the realm of Hypothyroidism and…

In this episode, we connect with Alison Young, the author of Pandora's Gamble: Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk. As a veteran journalist with decades of experience, Alison uses her latest bo…

Today we dive into the nature of trauma and PTSD with Chris Orton of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. Chris offers peer support, resources, and education to first responders, veterans, and their…

In this episode, we explore the astounding world of blood transfusions with Carly Newton and Lori Harada. Both Carly and Lori are registered nurses who work as managers at Terumo Blood and Cell Techn…

How can the impact of wastewater on the environment be reduced? A future of fewer pollutants may be possible through new technologies that can purify or mitigate contamination. Listen up to learn:

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The impact microplastics have on the environment is still being uncovered by scientists.

As we learn more about this problem, many research…

What makes microplastics so dangerous?

Their ability to spread so quickly can make them near impossible to prevent.

How can the cast number of microplastics seeping into the environment be mitigated?

How are microplastics harmful to humans?

Researchers are determined to find out what microplastics can do to human health, and how to …

Why does so much trash wind up in our waterways? Without proper action much farther upstream than preventing the last stages of littering, changes can be challenging to make.

• How effective litter bo…

Plastic is a product that is in the vast majority of manufactured products.

The trouble is, plastic is a substance that takes many …

Associate professor and researcher at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, Bethanie Almroth, joins the show to discuss her research and expertise in ecotoxicology and microplastics pollution.

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Aquatic ecologist Timothy Hoellein studies the impact of trash on aquatic ecology and biodiversity.

He tells listeners

• How he's attempting to measure the movements of different materials in the flow…

Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Dr. Stephanie Wright, shares the expertise she’s gained over the course of nearly a decade researching the biological and environmental impacts of micropla…

Chelsea Rochman is an assistant professor of ecology at the University of Toronto and scientific advisor to the Ocean Conservancy. In today’s episode, she shares important insight from her research o…