Lab Notes and Life Lessons

What’s it like to do climate science at the edge of the world? In this episode, we speak with Satya Chanakya, isotope and trace element geochemist at the University of Cambridge, whose research has taken him from Antarctic expeditions to cutting-edge labs. We explore the realities of life at sea, what those tiny ocean samples actually reveal about Earth’s climate, and how geochemistry connects dir...

After a short hiatus, Mrinalini and Divya are back with a bang! In this exciting episode, Dr. Sneha Bheemireddy who works at the intersection of biology and molecular simulations joins for a conversation on everything from ambition, mentorship to becoming a scientist working to create cutting edge breakthroughs and life saving medications! Episode sponsor : www. neuralumi.com Sound engineer : Suje...

What happens when climate science, AI, and entrepreneurship collide? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kalai Ramea , Co-Founder and CTO of Planette AI , whose NASA-backed project QubitCast is redefining how we forecast weather, model emissions, and protect communities from climate extremes. From building intelligent climate models to transforming complex datasets into tools for real-world deci...

Analog astronaut and R&D leader Yuki Nishimura takes us inside Mars simulation missions! From growing spirulina and running hydroponics to testing drones and EVA mobility, he shares his experience in various research settings. We talk about: Life in a sealed habitat where every drop of water and breath of air counts Why lessons from space exploration matter for sustainability on Earth How AI c...

In our second episode of Lab Notes & Life Lessons , Vanier Scholar and MedTech entrepreneur Sripadh Guptha Yedire talks about curiosity, grit, and reimagining diagnostics as a scientist-founder. We explore: How his journey led from chemical engineering in India to biomedical innovation in Canada The challenges and breakthroughs of developing wearable biosensors and rapid diagnostic tools What...

In our debut episode of Lab Notes & Life Lessons , Professor and biotech founder Amrita Madabushi talks about resilience in science, mentoring across cultures, and the often unseen grind behind academic success. We explore: How she pivoted from physics to molecular biology The rewards and challenges of guiding postdocs and first-gen STEM students Where AI can speed up biotech research and trai...