Dr. Roland Treu | The Wonderful World of Fungi | #126 HR Podcast
My friend Dr. Roland Treu stops by to discuss his time studying fungi as well as growing mushrooms at home. We also talk about research he has done in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and the ecological effects on the plants and fungi in the area. We also cover his research into remediation of nuclear waste and other pollutants using fungi! This is an incredible conversation with an amazing human being.
Anthony David Vernon | The Assumption of Death | Author | #125 HR Podcast
My friend Anthony David Vernon stops by to discuss life, death and various philosophical topics about the human element. We talk bout his academic journey in Philosophy as well as his latest book called The Assumption of Death. We also chat about the future and beyond. This is a fantastic conversation with a brillirant human being!
Edward L. Braun | Molecular Biology | #124 HR Podcast
My friend Edward L. Braun stops by to discuss his time working as a molecular biologist as well as his travels for research. We discuss the role of molecular biologist in helping natural systems and addressing some of the challenges posed by climate change. We talk about the scientific climate in the United States and his lack of luck when working in the field! This is an amazing conversation with a brilliant human being.
Arthur Agnello | Pest Protection & Big Agriculture | #123 HR Podcast
My friend Arthur Agnello stops by to discuss his research in pest protection for fruit trees. We discuss life in upstate New York and having an interest in nature. We also discuss the truth about the effects of our current agriculture system on the environment. This is a good conversation with a very nice human being.
Pamela R. Willoughby | Archaeology & The Stone Age | #122 HR Podcast
My friend Pamela r. Willoughby stops by to discuss her journey as an archaeologist and her discoveries in Tanzania. We discuss the conclusions we can jump to when it comes to ancient technologies and what kind of life people had in the stone age. We also talk about her discoveries of ancient bones that were older than expected as well as the technologies used to determine the age of found artifacts. This is a fun and interesting conversation with a brilliant human being.
Gard Otis Ph.D. | Bees and Colony Collapse | #121 HR Podcast
My friend Gard Otis stops by to discuss his research in flying insects from killer African bees and butterflies to the killer hornet. We discuss some of the reasons pollinating insects like bees are important and also the major threats facing bee populations worldwide. We talk about mites, pesticides and the increase in what biologists call colony collapse which is a scary phenomenon happening everywhere. This is an awesome conversation with a brilliant human being
Xu Jianping | The Wonderful World of Fungi | #120 HR Podcast
My friend Xu Jianping stops by to discuss Fungi. We discuss the edible mushrooms from all over the world as well as some of the deadly types. We also discuss other very serious kinds of fungicide resistant fungi that is now becoming more aggressive and deadly in human populations. We also chat about the techniques use for studied the genetics of fungi and what to expect in the future in the field mycology. At least once in this episode we mention The Last Of Us, a video game and show based loosely on the Cordyceps fungus. This is a an awesome conversation with a brilliant human being.
Dr. Nan-Yao Su | The Wonderful World of Termites | #119 HR Podcast
My friend Dr. Nan-Yao Su stops by to talk about termites! Where they are found most often, their biology and digestion, the damage they can do and the incredible system he invented to control termite populations. We discuss his academic journey from Taiwan, Japan, Hawaii and then on to Florida.
We discuss the original inefficient method of controlling termite population that including pouring toxic pesticides under houses, late turned out to find in traces of breast milk in pregnant women. This is an absolutely interesting conversation with a brilliant human being!
Marion Le Gall | Locusts and Snails | #118 HR Podcast
My friend Marion Le Gall stops by to talk about Locusts and Snails! We also discuss her travels from everywhere from France, Texas, Australia, Africa to Arizona.
We talk about her close calls with rattlesnakes, deadly ants, kangaroos, and the most dangerous creature, Americans. We also talk about her research into crop protection and the nutrition behind the behavior of some agricultural insects. This is an amazing conversation with a brilliant human being.
Stephen E. Kauffman | The History of Social Welfare | #117 HR Podcast
My friend Stephen E. Kauffman drops by to tell us a brief history on social welfare and the importance of social safety nets. We discuss the psychology of some conservative selfish minded people and the scientific studies that seem to signify a correlation between having an excess of wealth and having a lack of empathy for others. We also discuss the groups who are marginalized in our current form of unfettered capitalism. This is an enlightening conversation with a brilliant human being!