In this episode of ⁠⁠SIGNIFICANT⁠⁠, Dr. David S. Filippi examines three pivotal moments where science and industry intersected to reshape the world. Discover the story of Fritz Haber, Carl Bosch, and the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut, whose groundbreaking ammonia synthesis revolutionized agriculture but fueled global conflict. Explore the life-saving discovery of penicillin and the extraordinary network of scientists and industrialists who turned a laboratory accident into a global medical breakthrough. Finally, meet Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, who fed billions but left us grappling with the consequences of his success.

These stories illuminate the transformative power of science—and the responsibilities that come with it. Dive into the full story at ⁠⁠significant-podcast.com⁠⁠.

In this episode of ⁠SIGNIFICANT⁠, we explore two astonishing tales where science and industry collided – with world-altering consequences. First, the untold story of how Pemex geologist Glen Penfield uncovered clues to the Chicxulub impact crater decades before its role in the extinction of the dinosaurs was recognized—a discovery delayed by corporate priorities and scientific blind spots. Then, we delve into the legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr., whose groundbreaking innovations - tetraethyl lead and CFCs - once solved pressing problems but left catastrophic environmental and public health legacies.

These stories reveal the uneasy, often dangerous, partnership between science and industry; and the unintended consequences that have shaped our world.

Explore these stories and more at ⁠significant-podcast.com⁠.

Dr. David S. Filippi pulls back the curtain on the NFL’s concussion crisis, where science, personal tragedy, and cultural shifts collide. Discover the hidden toll on players and the groundbreaking research shaping football’s future. Tune in for a powerful look at the stakes, the stories, and the path forward. Catch more at significant-podcast.com.