Verge of Discovery
Verge of Discovery is a podcast created for everyone who loves to learn and wants to know more about the most recent developments in the field of science and technology. We interview today's brightest scholars, intellectuals and visionaries in the field of science and technology and bring their knowledge, passion and wisdom to you. Our goal is bring the latest scientific developments to you directly from the minds of people who are propelling us into the future. We want to learn from them and be inspired by them.
Just imagine Christopher Columbus telling you personally what it was like to explore the Americas or the Wright brothers describing to you what it was like to fly for the first time. What would that feel like?
This is what the Verge of Discovery is about, that moment of personal discovery from the hearts and minds of today's brightest stars.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2016
006: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Art with Dr. Elgammal
Dr. Ahmed Elgammal introduces his research in the field of computer vision and artificial intelligence. He explains that the goal of the computer vision field is to give the machine an ability to se…
005: Human Physiology and Work Health with Dr. Lucas Carr
Dr. Lucas Carr introduces his field of work which focuses on identifying and testing novel solutions for improving the health of at-risk populations including sedentary office workers. He explains h…
004: Dark Energy, Dark Matter and Hard Work with Dr. Farooq
Dr. Omer Farooq introduces his field of theoretical physics and describes to us the dream of understanding the Universe in which we live. He continues his discussion of the Universe with his latest …
003: Behavior Design, Habits and Meditation with David Ngo
David Ngo is a co-founding partner of Simplicity Labs, a Behavior Design firm. David discusses how Behavior Design is a cutting edge approach to creating solutions that change human behavior. He go…
000: Welcome to the Verge of Discovery - Introduction
My name is Evgeniy Shishkin (Ev) and I’m interviewed by my wife Alexandra on the very first episode of Verge of Discovery podcast. This introductory episode of Verge of Discovery puts me in the gues…
001: Robot Taxis and the Future with Dr. Jeffery Greenblatt
Dr. Jeffery Greenblatt introduces his field of energy modeling and explains how our ideal version of the future can look so much different with a few minor changes. He continues his discussion of th…
002: High-tech Microstructures, Deep Sea Shrimps and Perseverance with Dr. Vikas Tomar
Dr. Vikas Tomar introduces composite materials and their application in todays technology including it’s aeronautical applications in commercial fields like new Boeing 787 dreamliners. He continues …