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 decision-making, Dr. Ramea shares how deep tech can turn predictions into planetary action.

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 can be a great partner for space research.

🎙 Hosted by Mrinalini & Divya on Lab Notes & Life Lessons.

Sound Engineer - Suteja Challa

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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 it takes to translate lab research into real-world MedTech solutions

• The human side of entrepreneurship : Doubts, pivots, and resilience along the way

If you’re curious about how cutting-edge science turns into impactful healthcare innovation, this episode is for you.

🎧 Learn more about Neuralumi at www.neuralumi.com

Hosts: Mrinalini Sundar & Divya Srinivasan

Sound engineer: Suteja Challa

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 training
• Lessons for building a meaningful career in science

If you’re curious about the people shaping science—and the human stories behind it—this episode is for you.

🎧 Learn more about Neuralumi at neuralumi.com.

Hosts : Mrinalini Sundar & Divya Srinivasan

Sound Engineer : Suteja Challa