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Brainforest CaféExploring Plant Consciousness and Photosynthesis Miracles
Rajnish Khanna, M.Sc. Ph.D., is a Senior Investigator, Biosphere Science and Engineering at Carnegie Science, Stanford. Rajnish is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of i-Cultiver, Inc.
TerreLocal, and co-founder and Executive Director of “Urban Green Project”. He is a strategic biotechnology consultant, plant and soil health scientist applying multidisciplinary approaches for research and development.
Known for empowering the industry through strategic partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating technology transfer into real world applications, and deploying advanced technologies such as CLASlite, a unique software to quantify and monitor crop and tree health at global scal...
2025-04-1457 min
Brainforest CaféExploring Plant Consciousness and Photosynthesis MiraclesRajnish Khanna, M.Sc. Ph.D., is a Senior Investigator, Biosphere Science and Engineering at Carnegie Science, Stanford. Rajnish is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of i-Cultiver, Inc.
TerreLocal, and co-founder and Executive Director of “Urban Green Project”. He is a strategic biotechnology consultant, plant and soil health scientist applying multidisciplinary approaches for research and development.
Known for empowering the industry through strategic partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating technology transfer into real world applications, and deploying advanced technologies such as CLASlite, a unique software to quantify and monitor crop and tree health at global scal...
2025-04-1457 min
TerreScience PodcastTerreScience | The Future of Food with Maxime Bilet | Episode #26A conversation with internationally recognized chef &
author, Maxime Bilet discussing the future of food and our role as consumers.
Maxime provides notable insight on current food trends, what these trends mean
for us now and how they will lead us into the Future of Food.
About Maxime Bilet:
Maxime Bilet first earned a bachelor’s degree in English and
American literature and creative writing from Skidmore College. He then came to
ICE and, after graduating, quickly climbed the ranks to become the
executive chef of Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar — a position h...
2023-06-291h 04TerreScience PodcastUnraveling Expanded Consciousness with Dr. Jay Sanguinetti and Shinzen Young | Episode #25A conversation with Dr. Jay Sanguinetti and Shinzen Young diving into expanded consciousness and their current project using AI to enhances mental wellness. Both established in the field of Consciousness and Neuroenhancement, this conversation really dives into the future uses of AI and neuroenhancement technology to aid in mental wellness and understanding deeper congnitive abilities.
About Dr. Jay Sanguinetti:
Jay is a scientist in Tucson, AZ. He was trained in philosophy, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology, and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Arizona on the neural processes of conscious and unconscious visual perception. His current interests include...
2023-05-1736 minTerreScience PodcastTerreScience | Paul Syltie on Biostimulants and Vitazyme | Episode #24TerreScience | With Paul Syltie on biostimulants and Vitazyme, improving crop production | Episode #24
A conversation with Dr. Paul Syltie on how Biostimulants, such as Vitazyme work in improving soil health, plant stress tolerance and crop yields. How are biostimulants different from regular fertilizers? We discuss results from some of the research that has been done with Vitazyme. Paul Syltie (Invited speaker, Director of Research, Vital Earth Resources) with Rajnish Khanna (Podcast Host, Founder & CEO, i-Cultiver, Inc.).
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Paul Syltie is a native of southwestern Minnesota, raised on a crop and dairy farm, who pursued an education...
2023-05-1739 min
TerreScience PodcastTerreScience | Open Innovation, Testing4Ag and Grants4Ag opportunities | Phil Taylor, Bayer Crop Sciences | Episode #23On this episode of TerreScience, host Rajnish Khanna, co-host Katie Krolikowski and guest Phil Taylor Ph.D. In this discussion, we talk about Bayer’s Open Innovation programs, Testing4Ag 2023 and Grants4Ag 2023.
Find out details about these programs and other opportunities in this conversation with Phil Taylor, (Director of Open Innovation & Outreach, Bayer), Katie Krolikowski (Contra Costa College), and Rajnish Khanna (i-Cultiver, Inc.).
More information on Phil Taylor:
With over 15 years AgTech industry experience, Phil currently serves as the Director of Open Innovation & Outreach for Crop Science R&D at...
2023-02-0546 min
TerreScience PodcastTerreScience | What is Consciousness? With Sue Blackmore | Episode #22This episode of TerreScience Podcast includes host Rajnish Khanna Ph.D and our guest host, Susan Blackmore Ph.D. Rajnish and Susan will discuss their thoughts on non-duality, our sense of self, her recent panel including Deepak Chopra and thoughts on life after death. You can find additional information about Sue and her background, below.
Susan Blackmore Ph.D Accolades:
Sue Blackmore, Ph.D., is a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster, and Visiting Professor at the University of the Plymouth. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from Oxford University (1973) and a PhD in p...
2023-01-0252 minTerreScience PodcastLei Ann Larson | Her goals running for mayor of Manteca| Episode #21Mayoral Candidate Lei Ann Larson was raised in rural Banta, CA and attended Tracy High School. As a 10th Generation American, she prides herself on being the Voice of the People. She shares her 7 Point Agenda and Vision for the City of Manteca which was created with community input.
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2022-11-0547 minTerreScience PodcastCouncil Member Gary Singh | His goals running for mayor of Manteca, a rapidly growing city near The Bay Area and Sacramento, CA | Episode #20"I am running for Manteca Mayor to provide a clear concise collaborative direction bringing new ideas and a fresh, commonsense perspective to City Hall. As a Son, Husband, Father and local businessman, I will bring a passionate, energetic unique vision to move us forward together. I will be an advocate for small businesses and residents who deserve a voice in Manteca's future." - Gary Singh
Website: https://www.singhformanteca.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singhsells
Twitter: @SinghforManteca
Instagram: councilmansingh
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2022-10-3051 minTerreScience PodcastMayor Ben Cantu shares his vision for the city of Manteca | business, housing, jobs, quality of life | Episode #19Mayor Ben Cantu shares his goals for Manteca, a city centrally located near the Bay Area and Sacramento, with opportunities in business and job growth, access to affordable housing and better quality of life!
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2022-10-2925 minTerreScience Podcast#17 How To Drive Positive Change in our Food Systems | Tying It All TogetherIn this week's episode Rajnish and Brigid catch up with recent events including our conversation with Deepak Chopra, Raj's different business avenues, and how one app could impact the entire food system. If you want to be apart of testing the TerreLocal App, reach out at ▶ info@terrescience.com
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2022-10-0724 minTerreScience Podcast#18 A Summer of Biotechnology with the BEST Interns! | Follow Up Chat!This episode we followed up with the three students at the end of their internship as first cohort of the Biotechnology, Education and Specialized Training Internship offered at Contra Costa College (CCC). We catch up to see how their experience has been since the last episode we recorded with them at the beginning of their Internship, and to learn what is in store for them next! We are also joined by Dr. Katie Krolikowski, a Bio-technology professor at CCC who makes this internship possible and incredibly unique!
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2022-10-0736 minTerreScience Podcast#16 Dr. Bogomolni on Ocean Fishing Controversies, Seal Conservation and Community Science MethodsThis week, Rajnish and Brigid met with Dr. Andrea Bogomolni (Dr. Dre), about her work in seal conservation and ocean fishing research. Dr. Dre is a community scientist as well as many other “-ists”: a naturalist, artist, biologist and conservationist with a passion for the ocean. Working with a range of collaborators from scientists, to fishermen and to artists, she aims to understand our human relationship with the natural world and ways we can help preserve, protect and sustainably make use of the limited resources nature provides. She has an interdisciplinary skill-set in scientific research, education and outreach.
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2022-08-2343 minTerreScience PodcastDr. Stuart Hameroff on the Role of Microtubules in Brain Functions and Consciousness #15Dr. Stuart Hameroff discusses the Penrose-Hameroff "Orch OR" theory about quantum mechanical / general relativity approaches to consciousness and the role of microtubules in brain functions such as consciousness. In this discussion, Dr. Hameroff also debunks a recent attack article, written to discredit the Orch OR theory.
Dr. Hameroff is an anesthesiologist and quantum consciousness theorist and researcher. He is the former professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Psychology at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He is currently the Director for the Center of Consciousness Studies and works closely with Sir Roger Penrose on their ma...
2022-07-1753 minTerreScience PodcastPrescribing Yoga & Meditation | Dr. Paul Mills on Integrative Health #14This week Dr. Paul J. Mills shared his research and findings on whole health techniques that include meditation, yoga, guided imagery, tai chi, and Ayurveda for disease prevention and intervention. He goes in detail about integrative practices that focus on the person as a whole rather than treating just the symptoms of a condition.
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Paul J. Mills, Ph.D. is Professor of Public Health and Family Medicine, Director of the Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Integrative Health, and Former Chief of Behavioral Medicine at the...
2022-07-1039 min
TerreScience PodcastShould Meditation be Taught on University Campuses? | A Conversation with Molly Beauregard #13In this lively discussion, Rajnish & Brigid met with Molly Beauregard to discuss meditation, mindfulness & the challenges behind incorporating these techniques into the school curriculum.
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Molly Beauregard has been a professor of sociology for twenty-one years at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Loyola University...
2022-07-0555 min
TerreScience PodcastDennis McKenna & The Future of Psychedelics for Treating Depression, Anxiety & PTSD #12This week we met with Dennis Mckenna to discuss the healing potentials behind plant based psychedelics!
Dennis McKenna, Principal Founder of the McKenna Academy, has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years. He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. He is the younger brother of Terence McKenna. From 2000 to 2017, he taught courses on Ethnopharmacology and Plants in Human affairs as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota.
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2022-06-1858 min
TerreScience PodcastMEETING THE FUTURE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY | Unique Hands-on Internship Opportunities #11Dr. Rajnish Khanna & Brigid McNally chat with the first cohort of the B.E.S.T. Program, an internship opportunity developed by Dr. Katie Krolikowski and Dr. Khanna between Contra Costa College, and i-Cultiver, inc. to provide paid specialized training opportunities for students within the biotechnology field.
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Robert Reed: "I am a Contra Costa College student who applied for an internship after enrolling into the biotech program. I have a previous history degree from UC Davis, and I wou...
2022-06-1132 min
TerreScience PodcastArbornaut Of The Tree Canopies & Advocate For Women & Minorities In Science | Meg Lowman #10Meg Lowman’s purpose is to explore, research, and conserve global forests; mentor the next generation (especially women and minorities) in sustainability and forest stewardship, and educate diverse audiences through storytelling. Meg’s passion for science and exploration began as a little girl and over the years has defined her life and her life’s work. She pioneered the field of forest canopy science and is considered one of the world’s first “arbornauts” or explorers of the canopies. Over a 40-year career, she achieved groundbreaking work in 46 countries and all seven continents. Her devotion to engaging young people in the wonder...
2022-06-0746 min
TerreScience Podcast#9 Can We Solve Projected Food & Climate Crisis With Grass Pea? | Dr. Abhimanyu SarkarToday's guest, Dr. Sarkar discussed his in depth research into legumes such as the Grass Pea as a highly protein dense and hardy food option that could be a beneficial crop for a climate conscious future.
Dr Abhimanyu Sarkar is a molecular biologist with over thirty years of experience. He works at The National Institute for Agricultural Botany (NIAB), Cambridge. U.K., as Group Leader-Legume Genetics. His areas of expertise include legume biology, speed breeding, gene discovery and genomics. Before joining NIAB, he worked at the John Innes Centre, Norwich, U.K., on the biology and genomics o...
2022-05-1447 min
TerreScience Podcast#8 How Spacetime & Consciousness Could Be Intertwined | New Theories & ConceptsWhat is the difference between "consciousness" from a scientific perspective or from a spiritual perspective? Rajnish & Brigid dive into a discussion about new theories and concept that might help us better understand our experiences.
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2022-05-0844 min
TerreScience Podcast#7 Anesthesia & Consciousness with Neuropharmacologist Dr. Bruce MacIverToday's guest, Dr. Bruce MacIver dives into the knowns and unknowns of anesthesia's effect on human consciousness as well as some preliminary research he and Rajnish has done regarding plants and anesthetics.
Professor MacIver explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms of sedatives and anesthetics and how these drugs alter higher nervous system functions to produce loss of consciousness. He was trained in neuroscience and pharmacology at the University of Calgary and began his career at Stanford over thirty years ago and has directed the Stanford Neuropharmacology Laboratory since then. Current research is directed at the development of...
2022-04-3043 min
TerreScience Podcast#6 Greg Asner on Global Monitoring of Carbon, Corals & Forests from Space | TerreScienceGreg Asner shares his newest global carbon mapping plans with Rajnish and Brigid, as well as many other successful projects that he has led.
Greg Asner is Director of the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science at Arizona State University. He is an ecologist recognized for his exploratory and applied research on ecosystems and climate change at regional to global scales. His research spans the areas of spatial ecology and biodiversity, remote sensing, terrestrial carbon cycle, coral reefs, animal-habitat interactions, and climate change. Dr. Asner has published hundreds of scientific articles and has served in numerous n...
2022-04-1530 min
TerreScience Podcast#5 Azomite Volcanic Ash Modifies Root Microbiomes | New Research With Jon FerrelA personal conversation with Jon Ferrel, about his work and the benefits of Azomite Mineral Products on agriculture and animal feed. Jon E. Ferrel, M.S., M.B.A. is the Vice President of Research & Development and Technical Services for Azomite Mineral Products, LLC, Nephi, UT, 84648 as well Adjunct Associate Administrative Professional Staff, Animal Sciences, Purdue University. Jon graduated from Purdue University with a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, as well as an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. Jon mentors and collaborates with graduate students and faculty at several universities, as a consortium of scie...
2022-04-0418 min
TerreScience Podcast#4 The Secrets of Smell with Harold McGee | Introduction to the Osmocosm & Nose DiveA personal discussion with Harold McGee on his latest book Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells and the infinite importance behind understanding the value of our sense of smell. Harold McGee studied at Caltech and Yale, and since 1980 has been writing about the science of food and cooking. He’s the author of the award-winning book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, a visiting lecturer in Harvard University’s course “From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science,” and a former columnist for The New York Times. He’s been named food writer of t...
2022-03-3030 min
TerreScience Podcast#3 Spring Equinox 2022: A BIG day for plant Earth and soil health | Rajnish & BrigidThis week Rajnish and Brigid discuss the SEC, US. Securities and Exchange Commission's new proposed rules for climate disclosures among businesses as well as Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru, who began his 100 day (30,000 km) lone journey from London to India to raise soil health awareness. #SaveSoil
SEC Resources:
1. https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-46
Sadhguru Resources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qye7MVB32Dk
2. https://consciousplanet.org/events
3. https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en
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2022-03-2425 min
TerreScience Podcast#2 Unpacking the Basics of Consciousness | Rajnish Khanna and Brigid McNallyWhat is consciousness? How much do we understand about it? And how well can we explain it through Science? In this Episode, Rajnish Khanna, a plant photobiologist and Brigid McNally, a graduate student, dive into some basics surrounding Consciousness.
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2022-03-1418 min
TerreScience Podcast#1 Where Reality Matters - Rajnish & BrigidToday we discuss the purpose of starting this podcast and the variety of topics that will be covered in future episodes!
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2022-02-2615 min
TerreScience PodcastWelcome to TerreScience!Rajnish Khanna, a plant scientist, and Brigid McNally, a graduate student, will talk with exciting guests including renowned leaders and thinkers to learn from their expert opinions and experiences regarding important issues such as food, environment, consciousness, and well-being.
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2022-02-0601 min