Oct 19, 202621 minS3
In traditional chemical manufacturing, multiple chemical reactions must take place before the desired final product is achieved. Even then, purity and yield can be extremely low. Biological processes can be complex and...
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Balancing The Future
Hosted by METTLER TOLEDO · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Science and technology play a key role in solving many of the world’s toughest problems. Balancing the Future introduces listeners to the people and innovations addressing these challenges.We explore wide-ranging creative solutions that are changing our world for the better. You will hear directly from people making an impact in science and technology. Like how cultivated foods could shake up both our diets and traditional agriculture, the ways AI could help us find a cure for Alzheimer's, and how tiny 3D ‘organoids’ are already changing the way we test new drugs.Each episode offers hopeful conversations with scientists, leaders, and communicators who are making a difference in their fields. Join us as we decode the mechanisms behind impactful developments and new ways of thinking. Subscribe or follow us to be sure you never miss an episode.
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What is Balancing The Future about?
Science and technology play a key role in solving many of the world’s toughest problems. Balancing the Future introduces listeners to the people and innovations addressing these challenges. We explore wide-ranging creative solutions that are changing our world for the better. You will hear directly from people making an impact in science and technology.
Who hosts Balancing The Future?
Balancing The Future is hosted by METTLER TOLEDO. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
What has Balancing The Future covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Cell-Free Bioengineering: The New Chemical Manufacturing Frontier" (19 October 2026, 21 minutes), "We're Taking a Break!" (5 October 2026, 1 minute), and "Plastic-Derived Cookies: From Pollution to Nutrition" (21 September 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does Balancing The Future publish?
Balancing The Future publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Balancing The Future?
Booking probability for Balancing The Future is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Balancing The Future requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Balancing The Future's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Balancing The Future?
The strongest fits for Balancing The Future are Scientific Research & Development. Balancing The Future has a technology audience.
About the host
METTLER TOLEDO hosts Balancing The Future, a technology podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #9
We're Taking a Break!
Oct 5, 20261 minS3Balancing the Future is taking a few weeks off. Join Micah and Chai later this month for more conversations about the science and technology solutions transforming our lives. In the meantime, you can listen to all...
- Sep 21, 202621 minS3
The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that more than 20 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the environment each year. At the same time, the UN World Food Programme warns that 266 million...
- Sep 7, 202620 minS3
The cold chain industry helps move food, vaccines, and other perishable goods around the world. But it also has a big carbon footprint, so finding cleaner, smarter ways to improve the system is really important. In this...
- Aug 24, 202619 minS3
According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, one in four people around the world lack access to drinking water. Many people also spend over thirty minutes each day just collecting it. Meanwhile, the growth of...
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- Aug 10, 202620 minS3
It’s widely recognized that many persistent chemicals pose risks to both environmental and human health. Addressing this significant global challenge requires innovative solutions. One of these is the groundbreaking...
- Jul 27, 202620 minS3
By 2026 80% of the 500 pharmaceutical and industrial crystals produced in space exhibited better structure, greater consistency, and fewer defects. So, what does that tell us about the rapidly growing space economy —...
- Jul 13, 202620 minS3
Medical devices range from simple fillings to highly sophisticated robotics, with more than half a million available in the EU alone. However, regulations differ widely across regions and countries. What does this mean...
- Jun 29, 202621 minS3
Around 2 billion people enjoy chocolate and coffee every single day. But growing enough of these crops uses a huge number of resources. For example, making just one cup of coffee takes about 140 litres of water. In West...
- Jun 15, 202621 minS3
<p>Roughly 80% of funding, research, and equipment ends up in the 10 wealthiest countries. This means most people around the world have fewer opportunities to work on scientific problems. It affects which issues get...
- Jun 8, 20261 minS3
<p>Join Chai Nussbaumer and Micah Schweizer on June 16th for a brand-new season of Balancing the Future. This time, we’re exploring the science and technology innovations and solutions that are changing the world today...
- Nov 17, 202529 minS2
<p>Neuroscience and artificial intelligence were once distant disciplines that have been brought together in technological advancement and access to high-quality data. At Dementia Research Oxford, these worlds are...
- Nov 3, 202533 minS2
<p>Laboratories are the engines of scientific discovery, but they’re also a very resource-intensive workplace. In fact, the average lab produces around 20 tons of carbon emissions every year. Yet the same scientists...
- Oct 20, 202529 minS2
<p>Rainwater around the world now contains detectable levels of PFAS or ‘forever chemicals.’ Found in everything from waterproof mascara to firefighting foam, PFAS now accumulates in our bodies, soils, and water...
- Oct 6, 202526 minS2
<p>What happens when you volunteer to be the first human injected with mRNA? For Dr. Steve Pascolo, it meant glowing skin, but it took many years for this technology to hit the mainstream. </p><p>In this episode of...
- Sep 22, 202530 minS2
<p>What happens when you build sustainability into a business from day one? For Russ Wakeham, co-founder of Two Drifters Distillery, the answer is a rum that’s not just delicious but also carbon negative. His approach...
Episode #7
Iron Nails and Citizen Scientists: How Researchers are Fighting Back Against Arsenic Contamination
Sep 8, 202533 minS2<p>An estimated 220 million people worldwide are affected by arsenic exposure. So how can communities be empowered to create and implement solutions themselves? </p><p>In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah and...
- Aug 18, 20251 minS2
<p>Balancing the Future will be taking a break in August. </p><p>In the meantime, you can catch up on any episodes you’ve missed in your podcast app of choice. </p><p>Balancing the Future will return in September for...
- Aug 4, 202531 minS2
<p>What happens to electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life? The answer could help reshape not just battery recycling, but entire local economies. </p><p>In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah and...
- Jul 21, 202533 minS2
<p>What are “bugs as drugs?” These are live microbes used as therapies designed to help rebalance our microbiomes, offering hope against everything from antibiotic-resistant infections to chronic diseases. But working...
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Mari Anne Snow
CEO, Remote Nation Institute
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Steven Lang
Vice President of Science and Technology, California Cultured
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Simon Taylor
Segment Business Development Manager for Battery Technology, energy policy group at Cambridge University
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Dr. Lahiru Jayakody
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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