The Future of Everything podcast

The Future of Everything

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

 

#345

The future of topical vaccines

Bioengineer [Michael Fischbach] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/michael-fischbach) studies ... more

17 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:39

17 Oct 2025


#344

Best of: The future of extreme climate events

As fall arrives, many regions experience dramatic weather shifts—think early frosts, storm... more

10 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:46

10 Oct 2025


#343

The future of the built environment

[Rishee Jain] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/rishee-jain) is an engineer and an expert in ... more

03 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:40

03 Oct 2025


#342

The future of the innovation economy

In a special Future of Everything podcast episode recorded live before a studio audience i... more

26 Sep 2025

32 MINS

32:07

26 Sep 2025


#341

Best of: The future of ultrafast electronics

About a year ago we released an episode on the future of ultrafast electronics and it quic... more

19 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:11

19 Sep 2025


#340

The future of allergies

Allergist [Tina Sindher] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/sayantani-sindher) acknowledges th... more

12 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:56

12 Sep 2025


#339

The future of bone health

Endocrinologist [Joy Wu] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/joy-wu) says that osteoporosis can... more

05 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:28

05 Sep 2025


#338

Best of: The future of reading

It’s still summer, but many children and teachers are back in school or preparing to retur... more

29 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:25

29 Aug 2025


#337

The future of inequality

Sociologist [David Grusky] (https://grusky.people.stanford.edu/) argues that all the usual... more

22 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:36

22 Aug 2025


#336

The future of cancer neuroscience

Neurologist [Michelle Monje] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/michelle-monje-deisseroth) stu... more

15 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:13

15 Aug 2025


#335

Best of: The future of coastal erosion

It’s summertime, and for many of us that means a recreational trip to the beach or coast. ... more

08 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:34

08 Aug 2025


#334

The future of plant chemistry

Chemical engineer [Beth Sattely] (https://web.stanford.edu/group/sattelygroup/cgi-bin/word... more

01 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:21

01 Aug 2025


#333

The future of parent-child bonding

Biologist [Lauren O’Connell] (https://biology.stanford.edu/people/lauren-oconnell) studies... more

25 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:55

25 Jul 2025


#332

Best of: How the grid is becoming more human-centric

We’re in the midst of summer and we know that power outages can happen more frequently dur... more

18 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:07

18 Jul 2025


#331

The future of AI and the law

Law professor [Daniel Ho] (https://dho.stanford.edu/) says that the law is ripe for AI inn... more

11 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:43

11 Jul 2025


#330

The future of hoarding disorder

Psychiatrist [Carolyn Rodriguez] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/carolyn-rodriguez) studies... more

04 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:36

04 Jul 2025


#329

Best of: The future of skin longevity

Summer is in full swing and we hope you are enjoying it with family and friends. As we spe... more

27 Jun 2025

29 MINS

29:14

27 Jun 2025


#328

The future of food security

Guest [Lisa Goldman Rosas] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/lisa-goldman-rosas) is an author... more

20 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:35

20 Jun 2025


#327

The future of motivation

Everyone has goals — some are monumental, others modest — but every goal matters. Join gue... more

13 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:47

13 Jun 2025


#326

Best of: Training the next generation of entrepreneurs

It’s graduation season here at Stanford and students are getting ready to collect their di... more

06 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:30

06 Jun 2025


#325

The future of learning to read

[Jason Yeatman] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/jason-yeatman) is an expert in the neurobio... more

30 May 2025

38 MINS

38:31

30 May 2025


#324

The future of sleep

Neurobiologist [Jamie Zeitzer] (https://profiles.stanford.edu/jamie-zeitzer) is an expert ... more

23 May 2025

38 MINS

38:13

23 May 2025


#323

The future of geriatric care

[Deborah Kado] (https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/deborah-kado) is a geriatrician who beli... more

16 May 2025

34 MINS

34:49

16 May 2025


#322

Best of: The future of educational technology

It's teacher appreciation week and along with schools across the country, we here at The F... more

09 May 2025

29 MINS

29:44

09 May 2025


#321

The future of children’s health

[Lisa Patel] (https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/lisa-patel) is a pediatrician and an exper... more

02 May 2025

31 MINS

31:47

02 May 2025