Balancing The Future podcast

Balancing The Future

Science and technology are evolving faster than ever, and it's thrilling to imagine where they might take us next. But which breakthroughs should we be paying attention to? Join Micah Schweizer and new host Chai Nussbaumer on Balancing the Future as they dive into the innovations shaping our world. From the potential of hydrogen in powering a greener planet, to the rise of GLP-1s in weight loss, and the frontier of microbiome-based treatments, they explore the science that's transforming our lives. Each episode features in-depth conversations with scientists, communicators, and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They also explore the impact that these breakthroughs will have on a world in desperate need of sustainable solutions today. ABOUT METTLER TOLEDO LAB SOLUTIONS: In the fast-paced world of laboratory science, precision and efficiency are everything. That’s why METTLER TOLEDO is committed to delivering cutting-edge laboratory solutions that streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Our comprehensive portfolio includes high-performance instruments, intuitive software, automation technologies, consumables, accessories, and expert services—each engineered to meet the unique needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, biotechnology, and both QA/QC and R&D laboratories. From precision and analytical balances to advanced titrators, pH meters, density meters, refractometers, melting point instruments, and more, METTLER TOLEDO products are designed for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. Our solutions empower laboratories to generate trusted results, maintain compliance, and ensure maximum uptime with our robust lifecycle services and automation capabilities.

Science and technology are evolving faster than ever, and it's thrilling to imagine where they might take us next. But which breakthroughs should we be paying attention to? Join Micah Schweizer and new host Chai Nussbaumer on Balancing the Future as they dive into the innovations shaping our world. From the potential of hydrogen in powering a greener planet, to the rise of GLP-1s in weight loss, and the frontier of microbiome-based treatments, they explore the science that's transforming our lives. Each episode features in-depth conversations with scientists, communicators, and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They also explore the impact that these breakthroughs will have on a world in desperate need of sustainable solutions today. ABOUT METTLER TOLEDO LAB SOLUTIONS: In the fast-paced world of laboratory science, precision and efficiency are everything. That’s why METTLER TOLEDO is committed to delivering cutting-edge laboratory solutions that streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Our comprehensive portfolio includes high-performance instruments, intuitive software, automation technologies, consumables, accessories, and expert services—each engineered to meet the unique needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, biotechnology, and both QA/QC and R&D laboratories. From precision and analytical balances to advanced titrators, pH meters, density meters, refractometers, melting point instruments, and more, METTLER TOLEDO products are designed for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. Our solutions empower laboratories to generate trusted results, maintain compliance, and ensure maximum uptime with our robust lifecycle services and automation capabilities.

 

#25

Where AI Meets Neuroscience: Unlocking the Mysteries of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence were once distant disciplines that have been brou... more

17 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:36

17 Nov 2025


#24

Inside the Green Lab: How Scientists Are Cutting Carbon Without Compromising Discovery

Laboratories are the engines of scientific discovery, but they’re also a very resource-int... more

03 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:50

03 Nov 2025


#23

Forever Chemicals: How PFAS Took Over the World

Rainwater around the world now contains detectable levels of PFAS or ‘forever chemicals.’ ... more

20 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:22

20 Oct 2025


#22

From COVID to Cancer: The Extraordinary Potential of mRNA

What happens when you volunteer to be the first human injected with mRNA? For Dr. Steve Pa... more

06 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:35

06 Oct 2025


#21

Distilling Change: What Carbon Negative Rum Can Teach Us About Planet, Profit and Scale

What happens when you build sustainability into a business from day one? For Russ Wakeham,... more

22 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:52

22 Sep 2025


#20

Iron Nails and Citizen Scientists: How Researchers are Fighting Back Against Arsenic Contamination

An estimated 220 million people worldwide are affected by arsenic exposure. So how can com... more

08 Sep 2025

32 MINS

32:56

08 Sep 2025


#19

Balancing the Future is Taking a Summer Break!

Balancing the Future will be taking a break in August.  In the meantime, you can catch up ... more

18 Aug 2025

00 MINS

00:30

18 Aug 2025


#18

Closing the Loop: How EV Battery Recycling Could Power a Circular Economy

What happens to electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life? The answer could help... more

04 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:54

04 Aug 2025


#17

Bugs As Drugs: A Journey into the Weird and Wonderful World of the Microbiome

What are “bugs as drugs?” These are live microbes used as therapies designed to help rebal... more

21 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:10

21 Jul 2025


#16

Culture Clash: How Traditional Farming and Cultivated Meat Can Work Together

Cultivated, or ‘lab-grown meat,’ offers a promising path for reducing climate impact and f... more

07 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:42

07 Jul 2025


#15

All The Colors of the Rainbow: Why Hydrogen is More Complicated Than You Think

Hydrogen has long played a behind-the-scenes role in industry, but could it become a front... more

23 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:04

23 Jun 2025


#14

Prescription to Pop Culture: How GLP-1s Are Shaking up the Weight Loss and Health Care Industries

If you haven’t heard of GLP-1s, you’ve almost certainly come across the brand names: Ozemp... more

09 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:21

09 Jun 2025


#13

Understanding Through Storytelling: How Impactful Science Communication Can Make the Complex Accessi...

In an age of constant scientific innovation and shifting public trust, how can science com... more

26 May 2025

32 MINS

32:35

26 May 2025


#12

Season 2 of Balancing the Future Is Coming Soon!

Science and technology are evolving faster than ever, and it's exciting to imagine where t... more

12 May 2025

01 MINS

01:00

12 May 2025


#11

How Can Evolving Battery Technology Push the EV and Energy Storage Markets?

For over 200 years, the fundamental principles of battery technology have remained largely... more

17 Feb 2025

29 MINS

29:08

17 Feb 2025


#10

How a Simple Blood Test Could Help Effective Breast Cancer Screening and Monitoring

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with over 2.3 million cases diagnosed... more

03 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:42

03 Feb 2025


#9

The Hidden Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Contaminated Water

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives over the past century. However, their widespread ... more

20 Jan 2025

27 MINS

27:25

20 Jan 2025


#8

Science Beyond Earth: How Do We Conduct Experiments in Space?

Experiments conducted in space challenge scientists to rethink processes in entirely new w... more

06 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:26

06 Jan 2025


#7

Rewind and Fast Forward – A Holiday Special

On this special holiday episode of Balancing the Future, Dana and Micah revisit some of th... more

23 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:47

23 Dec 2024


#6

From Waste to Innovation: The Promise of Bioplastics

Bioplastic technology has been around for decades, but how can it be effectively utilized ... more

09 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:27

09 Dec 2024


#5

Brewing, Sustainability, and the Future of the Industry

Brewing beer is both an art and a science, a tradition that has connected people for mille... more

25 Nov 2024

30 MINS

30:16

25 Nov 2024


#4

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Are They a Game-Changer?

Plant-based meat alternatives are having a moment, but do they represent a real shift towa... more

11 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:56

11 Nov 2024


#3

How Are 3D Cell Cultures Revolutionizing Drug Testing?

The use of 3D cell cultures is revolutionizing the drug testing industry, improving safety... more

28 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:31

28 Oct 2024


#2

Could Cultivated Meat Revolutionize Diets of the Future?

As diets evolve and arable farmland becomes increasingly less viable, could cultivated or ... more

14 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:55

14 Oct 2024


#1

Introducing Balancing The Future

For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have pursued more effective, efficient ways of ... more

09 Sep 2024

01 MINS

01:43

09 Sep 2024