Sabrina Ghayour on her favourite knives, learning from others and butternut squash best practice
Chef and food writer Sabrina Ghayour’s knife is an indispensable partner in her kitchen. Sabrina tells Dr Anna about her journey toward finding her favourite type of knives and how to look for the right knife for you. She is joined by Rio Tinto’s Chief Scientist, Nigel Steward, who delves into the material science behind how our knives are made. They discuss collaboration in the world of food and industry, and how it can benefit everyone involved. Listen to hear how to tackle a butternut squash, Sabrina’s thoughts on ceramic knives and the future of vital materials like steel. Read these articles to learn more about ELYSIS and how it relates to Apple: Apple’s $4.7B in Green Bonds support innovative green technology - Apple ELYSIS strengthens its ties with Apple | ELYSIS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cornelia Funke on plastic pens, storytelling and sustainability
Global bestselling author Cornelia Funke (Dragon Rider, Inkheart) says she has hungry hands and that she cannot live without her pen to conjure up her magical worlds. Cornelia tells Dr Anna about the importance of the physical process of writing and illustrating, before committing her work to a computer. She also shares her deep passion for the protection of nature and our knowledge of it. They are joined by Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive Australia, Kellie Parker, to talk about the importance of rehabilitating nature at mine sites and the ways they are being successfully rejuvenated around the world. Listen to hear about going back to quill and ink, butterfly rehabilitation, and the importance of respecting land which we use for vital materials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beatrice Galilee on nature-inspired sustainable design and future architecture
Beatrice Galilee, founder of architecture and design platform The World Around is dedicated to inspiring and supporting the next generation of architects. She introduces Dr Anna to 'Botanica', a nature-inspired vase, which exists to prompt conversations around the future of sustainable design and architectural practices. They are joined by Brett Capper, General Manager APAC, Studies and Project Shaping at Rio Tinto, to learn why indigenous knowledge and implementing nature-inspired solutions are crucial in the improvement of mining processes. Listen to hear about plants that can clean polluted lakes, what our world might look like without plastic, and the importance of connecting knowledge across generations and disciplines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Mangini on Hollywood sounds, innovation and suspending disbelief
Oscar-winning sound designer Mark Mangini uses highly specialised microphones to capture the sounds we know and love in some of Hollywood’s most successful films. In an episode focusing on reuse and recycling, Mark tells Dr Anna about the unlikely, everyday sources behind some very famous film sounds. They’re joined by Didier Arseguel, Vice President of Technology at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium, to discover why keeping an open mind is crucial in driving innovation. Listen to find out how to record realistic rain sounds without getting (too) wet, how screaming elephants played a part in the story of Star Wars and why you can never have too many microphones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ruby Wax on laptop addiction, mindfulness and community
Comedian, author and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax OBE is addicted to her laptop - and here she explains to Dr Anna about the positive and negative impacts it has on her mental health. They are joined by Rio Tinto’s Chief Scientist, Nigel Steward, who explains the material science behind creating computers and introducing sustainable innovations in how they are being made. Listen to hear why turning off notifications helps both industrial processes as well as our brains, and the importance of community in today's digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do the objects we rely on come to be made? What goes into creating them? How did they become so vital to us? And what is the environmental impact of living with them, now and into the future? Join material scientist Dr Anna Ploszajski as she welcomes different guests including scientists to discuss the truths about our reliance on the earth’s resources – and to look at what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on. Things You Can’t Live Without is brought to you by Rio Tinto. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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