Podcasts about Ingenuity

Episode: 3329 Cognitive Decline as We Age.  Today, a well-tempered mind.

Episode: 2884 Communicating Through Pictures: The Japanese Language.  Today, the images of Kanji.

Episode: 2813 Seneca the Younger and the Great Earthquake of 62 AD.  Today, an ancient earthquake.

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, recorded from the 2025 Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems conference, Michael Bell from Dallas Half Acre Farm shares his journey of starting an urban farm without electricity and water. Mike delves into the importance of community support and innovative solutions in maintaining a profitable market garden. The second part of the episode features Howard Vlieger, a regenerative farmer and researcher representing Contact BioSolutions. Howard discusses the adverse effects of glyphosate on soil health and livestock, and introduces an innovative organic herbicide designed to support the soil microbiome. Howard also shares insights from his extensive research on GMO crops and their impact on livestock and human health, underscoring the need for safer, regenerative agricultural practices.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast00:21 Introducing Michael Bell and Dallas Half Acre Farm00:47 Challenges of Starting an Urban Farm01:23 Navigating Bureaucracy and Red Tape02:36 Innovative Solutions for Water and Electricity03:51 Grant Money and Its Challenges05:16 Community Fundraising and Self-Reliance08:30 Water Catchment Systems14:49 The Journey to Starting Dallas Half Acre Farm19:18 Efficient Delivery Strategies for Fresh Produce21:24 Meet Howard Vlieger, Regenerative Farmer and Researcher22:55 The Impact of GMO Crops on Livestock31:30 Developing Alternatives to Glyphosate34:53 The Future of Organic Herbicides37:54 The Far-Reaching Effects of Glyphosate41:57 Connecting Soil Health to Human Health44:28 Finding Firehawk Bioherbicide - Save 10% with promo code: SOILSISTERS10

Episode: 3328 A Brief History of Horses, and their role in Japan.  Today, an adventure on horseback.

This episode marks the final CG Garage podcast under the Chaos umbrella. The next chapter of the show will launch under a new banner, continuing the conversations that explore the art, craft, and future of filmmaking. Armen Kevorkian joins Chris to reflect on his long career in visual effects, from his early start as an intern on Star Trek: Voyager and Deep Space Nine to becoming the president of Ingenuity Studios. He shares how mentorship in those formative years at Paramount shaped his career, his transition into supervising on shows like Invasion and The Flash, and the evolution of VFX in broadcast television, where tight deadlines and experimental techniques pushed his teams to innovate. Armen recalls being part of television milestones like scanning actors for digital doubles for the first time and watching the rise of superhero shows that paved the way for streaming-era ambitions. The conversation dives into how the industry has shifted in the past 20 years, from the challenges of working through COVID and adapting to remote workflows, to the rise of generalists and the growing role of AI tools in concepting, roto, and plate prep. Armen reflects on invisible effects, the hidden craft of making audiences believe something was always there, and how facilities must adapt as filmmakers experiment with leaner, bespoke VFX pipelines. He also shares his vision for Ingenuity Studios, their recent work on projects like Untamed and Weapons, and his excitement about building tighter partnerships with filmmakers from the earliest stages of production.

Episode: 1426 The skyscraper: a Phoenix out of the great Chicago Fire.  Today, let's talk about skyscrapers.

Episode: 1425 Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable.  Today, Queen Victoria sends a telegram to President Buchanan.

Episode: 1424 La Sylphide: an elemental in the Industrial Revolution.  Today, a ballet gives us an odd window into history.

Episode: 3327 Different Methods of Pasteurization in Different Countries.  Today, an experiment.

Episode: 2658 Massively Multiplayer Mathematics.  Today, let's talk massively multiplayer mathematics.

Episode: 2456 The invention and history of Kodachrome film.  Today, photographic memory.

New Orleans is a special place. Just ask Grammy Award-winning John Michael Rouchell. He's from there and made incredible music with the legends. We talk the history, the prestige, the joy, and the energy of New Orleans. It's that passion and dedication that led Disney to work with John on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the ride that updated Splash Mountain at Disneyland. When you're on a ride — with the music spilling over just like the water itself — now THAT'S a compositional challenge!For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to this pod's blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive deeper dives on the regular

Episode: 3326 An old book on airplane structures reveals its secrets.  Today, we build old aeroplanes.

Episode: 1423 An encounter with Einstein.  Today, a young man lets history slip by him.

Episode: 1422 Technology in Alexandria, ca. 200 BC.  Today, a 2200-year-old age of invention.

Episode: 3325 Machines That Forgot How to Fail: An AI Guest's Perspective on Reliability.  Today, our guest, ChatGPT, talks about machines that forgot to fail.

Episode: 2495 Creativity Within Limits: Rules as a Source of Creativity.  Today, bounded creativity.

Episode: 3236 Analysis, Creativity, and the Humble Index Card.  Today, the humble index card.

Episode: 3324 Jimmy Doolittle, Inventor of Instrument Flying.  Today, flying blind.

Episode: 3323 We learn a new way of speaking in the 1930s.  Today, biting words.

Episode: 1421 The Rocket Boys, a moving story of adolescence and engineering.  Today, a book with a surprising subtext.

Episode: 1420 The Erie Canal.  Today, we ride 568 feet uphill in a barge.

Episode: 1419 Another way of looking at the 14th century Plague.  Today, population reduction by disaster.

Episode: 3322 Some Thoughts on the Future of High-Speed Rail.  Today, very fast trains.

Episode: 2824 An 18th-century catalogue of brass objects, an early approach to marketing, and decorative drawer handles.  Today, we look at a mysterious catalogue.

Episode: 2628 When traveling into space, how do you know you're there?  Today, astronaut Michael Barratt asks, where exactly is the border of space?

In this episode, Jack sits down with the award-winning author and novelist Geoff Dyer at his home to discuss the Good Book of Mart (as distinct from the Big Book of Mart), AKA The War Against Cliché.Geoff recalls his first encounter with Amis's fiction, which he read consecutively as a young man, starting with The Rachel Papers in the late 70s and throughout the early 80s, until he was completely blown away by Money in 1984.Geoff says The War Against Cliché is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for him as a writer, not least because the essays contained within make the reader acutely aware of how much fun Amis had with his craft. Amis makes writing seem like the best job in the world, which explains why so many journalists treat The War Against Cliché as a talisman.As well as the essays that stand out most within this collection, Jack and Geoff imagine what chance Geoff would have stood against Amis on the tennis court, why Geoff was right bring a bag of Amis's books to a dinner party for signing, what the Amisian ‘aura' was really all about, and how the publication of Geoff's new memoir, Homework, gives him pause to reflect on Amis's achievements with both Experience and Inside Story.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/ X: @mymartinamisFIND US ON YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: 1418 Does war influence technological evolution? Some surprising facts.  Today, we wonder how war influences technology.

On today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill take listeners on an informative journey through the cutting-edge agricultural practices of Yuma, Arizona—an essential winter farming partner for California. Known as the winter leafy greens capital of the U.S., Yuma produces 90% of the nation's leafy greens between November and April, and today's show highlights how the region is using drone technology and creative water management to sustain its success. The show features a compelling interview with Don Didwitty, a videographer and drone instructor with the University of Arizona, and Robert Masson, a Cooperative Extension Agent in Yuma County. Don discusses how drones are transforming row crop scouting, plant health monitoring, and even crop spraying. With high-resolution imaging and advanced sensors, drones help reduce labor needs and increase efficiency—especially critical as California faces ongoing labor shortages. Robert provides an in-depth look into Yuma's unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma's farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising salt levels, a multi-decade drought, and shifting political tides around water law may disrupt this balance. The episode also touches on broader trade tensions, such as escalating tariffs with Canada, and how national policies could ripple into the ag sector. Listeners also hear about the confirmation of Tyler Clarkson as USDA General Counsel, a move Secretary Brooke Rollins hailed as a win for rural America. Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into how agriculture, innovation, and policy intersect in Yuma—and how California growers rely on this desert hub during the winter season. Subscribe to the podcast and join Nick and Josh again tomorrow for more stories shaping the future of agriculture.

Episode: 1417 In which the medieval clock metaphor finally collapses.  Today, a metaphor dies.

Send us a textCould the humble drydock be the perfect example of canal engineering ingenuity? Find out why in our latest episode and join us back afloat onboard the Erica as we explore some surprising facts about this often-overlooked marvel.Journal entry:1st August, Friday (Lammas Day)“Fields the colour of linen and calico Under turbulent skies of heavy cloud. As I chew on a blade of grass The wind whips up dust devils Across the dry, hard-baked hill. Apples fall, half ripened. Harry, the goat, stands on his hindlegs And sniffs the air; nostrils flaring. Lammas Day The first fruits of harvest home.”Episode Information:In this episode I read ‘Summer Moods' by John Clare and ‘Autumn Weeds' by Lauren Binyon. I also read an extract from Athenaeus of Naucratis. Click here for more information on the Tessarakonteres.  More photographs of the drydock can be found at noswpod.com.With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast.Susan BakerMind ShamblesClare HollingsworthKevin B.Fleur and David McloughlinLois RaphaelTania YorgeyAndrea HansenChris HindsDavid DiromChris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.Contact Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.

Episode: 1416 Technology on Hold: ideas that return after a long time.  Today, technology on hold.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, about leading an American company with 700+ amazing employees and dominating the rifle scope business by sticking to the core values of the company. In addition to the launch of the new VX5HD GEN2, topics covered include manufacturing in America, growing talent from within, the need for ingenuity, listening to your customer, conservation is doing right for your customer and their future, being a leader in the volunteer world, with some hunting stories added along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 1415 Right and left handedness: some new ideas about origins.  Today, why do you write with your right hand?

Episode: 2495 Creativity Within Limits: Rules as a Source of Creativity.  Today, bounded creativity.

Episode: 3243 Hollywood's Heroic Water FX. Today, water effects.

Hello to you listening in Chandler, Arizona!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but the old ones say that once there was a village of people so stingy and tight-fisted that they hid whatever they had so that their friends and neighbors wouldn't know who had what and want it for themselves. They even hid their food from one another even though there was plenty to go around.One day a traveler pulling a small wagon wanders into the village. He's been on the road for many days and has no food left to eat. He goes from door to door asking for a bit of bread, of cheese, maybe an apple; but at each door he's turned away: We have nothing here! Stop begging! Leave us alone!The traveler returns to his wagon, takes out a large kettle, sets it down in the village square and builds a fire under the kettle. He adds water from the well and a large stone taken from a pocket in his coat.Of course the villagers are curious, peering out of their windows, what's this fellow up to anyway? A child sent out to ask what the traveler is doing is told, "I'm making stone soup.” and this he repeats to the villagers who are edging closer to the traveler and his kettleHe's smacking his lips in anticipation. "It's almost ready, he says, but to make a really good stone soup it could use some cabbage." A villager returns with a cabbage for the kettle. The butcher, not to be outdone by his neighbor adds some choice cuts of meat. Other villagers rush home and return with food from their own gardens--potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and spices.Soon the soup in the big kettle was bubbling and fragrant. The traveler scooped the stone out of the kettle, tucked it back in his coat pocket, and served the soup to one and all.In time the traveler went on his way pulling his wagon with his kettle and the stone back in his pocket; but he left behind a story and the recipe for stone soup that's made and shared to this very day.Thank you for listening!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Episode: 2810 The Concrete Revolution in Ancient Rome.  Today, some concrete achievements.

Episode: 1414 Viewing America through advertisements in Appleton's magazine, 1869.  Today, advertisements just after the Civil War.

Episode: 1413 How contemporary Romantic poets saw the Industrial Revolution.  Today, Romantic poets and the Industrial Revolution.

Episode: 1412 NonExercise Activity Thermogenesis (or NEAT) and weight gain.  Today, we lose weight.

Episode: 1411 The role of notation in John Dalton's atomic theory.  Today, we wonder how to draw an atom.

Episode: 2493 Child's Play: the role of play in education.  Today, child's play.

Episode: 2801 The Maria Theresa Thaler.  Today, the almighty Thaler.

Episode: 3321 Scott Joplin persevered in creating Ragtime music as a black musician in post-Civil War America. .  Today, Joplin and Ragtime.

Episode: 1410 Homo Technologicus.  Today, a chicken-and-egg question.

Episode: 1409 The Douglas DC-3: an airplane for all seasons.  Today, we ride the first modern passenger airplane.

Episode: 1408 Fast game, slow game, and Stone Age population dynamics.  Today, a Paleolithic story of the tortoise and the hare.

Episode: 1407 A matter of size: scaling laws among living species.  Today, a matter of size.