What does it take to become an opera singer on the world stage? Joining me is Rainelle Krause, a professional Soprano who is just breaking out and performing in major venues across the world. From the music halls of Indiana University's world

The Nobel Prize: Past, Present, and Future

Aug 10th, 2020 18m 20s

When Alfred Nobel established the prize bearing his name, he hoped it would help foster global prosperity. He was haunted by the legacy of his invention of dynamite. While earning him a fortune, he had also earned the monicker of "merchant of

Vaccine development from smallpox to COVID-19

May 27th, 2020 19m 17s

The invention of vaccines marked a turning point in human history. On this episode of the Tree of Knowledge Podcast, I explore the technological advances in vaccines from the days of Edward Jenner to the cutting edge breakthroughs that may lead

The history of Thalidomide and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing drug repurposing

May 21st, 2020 21m 55s

Thalidomide was the cause of one of the biggest disasters in modern medicine. Primarily known for causing birth defects in over 10,000 babies born between 1957-1962, it's being used as a treatment for leprosy and multiple myeloma. But if not

Smart Windows: From the lab to the Marketplace

May 16th, 2020 35m 7s

Smart windows that can change transparency were once only a gimmick in sci-fi movies. Today, they are at the cusp of becoming mainstream features in office buildings and homes. Join me for a conversation with Howard Turner, co-founder and CTO

Handicap Signaling in the Business World

May 14th, 2020 47m 56s

The handicap principle offers an explanation for the emergence of unusual traits found in certain animals. For instance, the peacock's tail would appear to be detrimental to the survivability of the peacock in the wild. The colorful tail cert

Using neuroimaging to measure bimanual motor skill level

May 13th, 2020 19m 35s

Join me on this week's episode of the Tree of Knowledge Podcast as I go down a scientific rabbit hole and explore developments in how scientists can look at the brain to determine skill level in bimanual (two handed) tasks. What can the color