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Drip FeedDrip Feed #26: the road is ever windingSo, most of us imagine plastic pollution as visible trash, bottles on beaches or bags tangled in trees. But the real story is far more insidious, unfolding in places we rarely notice and affecting creatures we seldom consider. From the soil beneath our feet to birds soaring over remote oceans, plastic has woven itself into ecosystems in ways we're only beginning to understand.Consider the humble earthworm, nature's underground engineer. Recent studies reveal nearly a third of these vital soil creatures now contain microplastics. As worms tunnel through contaminated earth, they accumulate synthetic particles that then travel...2025-07-2303 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #25: ouroboros-y plasticYou might think that plastic waste is nothing more than a global headache. But what if we told you that the same stubborn qualities that make plastic so problematic are now fueling a wave of scientific breakthroughs? From liquid metal traps to self-healing materials, researchers are turning trash into treasure in ways that could reshape our relationship with plastic forever.Take the humble plastic bottle. Right now, millions of them end up in landfills or oceans, where they’ll linger for centuries. But a team at the University of Southern California has found a way to give th...2025-07-1603 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #24: PFAS and PFURIOUSFound in everything from food packaging to furniture fabrics, persistent substances known as PFAS have accumulated in our environment and bodies over many years. While this may sound concerning, exciting new developments in science are now offering real hope for addressing this challenge in meaningful ways.Recent studies have deepened our understanding of how these chemicals interact with human health and ecosystems. Researchers have discovered that PFAS exposure affects immune systems differently across populations, with some individuals showing heightened responses to minor threats while others exhibit reduced resistance to infections. Of particular interest is emerging evidence about...2025-07-0903 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #23: pretty sure this isn't what they meant by neuroplasticityIf you’ve lived a very lucky life, you might assume your body is a plastic-free zone. But new research reveals that microplastics aren’t just in our oceans and food, they’re infiltrating our brains, and the consequences could reshape what we know about human health.Scientists have discovered that microplastics, particles smaller than a grain of sand, can cross the blood-brain barrier, a protective shield once thought to be nearly impenetrable. A groundbreaking study published in Nature found that nanoplastics accumulate in brain tissue within hours of exposure, triggering inflammation and oxidative stress linked to neurod...2025-07-0203 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #22: why are my lungs shiny??So, scientists have long suspected inhaled microplastics don’t just pass through the lungs. But now we know they lodge there, suppressing the immune systems tasked with clearing pathogens and debris. These cellular janitors, primarily macrophages, become less effective at their critical job after microplastic exposure, leaving the lungs vulnerable to infections and chronic inflammation over time. Worse, these particles don’t stay put. Researchers have tracked microplastics migrating from the lungs to the liver, spleen, and even the brain within days of exposure, facilitated by their tiny size and the body’s circulatory systems. It’s a systemic invasion...2025-06-2503 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #21: plants, plastics, and pricingThe plastic crisis is hitting closer to home, and deeper into our bodies, than ever before. From hidden toxins in everyday items to groundbreaking fixes using okra and cornstarch, science is exposing the scale of the problem and the solutions hiding in plain sight.Let’s start with recycled plastics. A new report from Ameripen reveals a glaring gap between corporate promises and reality. While paper and aluminum packaging average 40 to 44% recycled content, plastics lag far behind. PET bottles sit at 18%, HDPE at 8%, and most others below 1%. The kicker? Even ambitious goals face hurdles, like FDA restrictions on...2025-06-1804 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #20: time travelers and a stick of gumTiny plastic particles are rewriting history and infiltrating our bodies in ways we’re only beginning to grasp. From insects in the 1970s to arteries and chewing gum today, science is uncovering just how deep the microplastics crisis runs.Let’s start with caddisflies. These moth-like insects, found near lakes and streams, build protective casings from whatever materials they find. A study of museum specimens at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands reveals something unsettling: larvae have been using microplastics in their casings since the 1970s. Researchers found synthetic fragments woven into preserved casings, suggesting plastic poll...2025-06-1104 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed # 19: all glimmers, no triggersThe Arctic, often imagined as a pristine wilderness, is facing the threat of PFAS chemicals. A global study led by researchers from Sharjah University, the University of Rhode Island, and others found these “forever chemicals” in polar bears, seabirds, and Indigenous communities relying on traditional diets. PFAS, used in everything from non-stick pans to firefighting foam, don’t break down. Instead, they accumulate, disrupting reproduction, weakening immune systems, and raising cancer risks.“The similarities in health effects across species…are deeply concerning,” says Rainer Lohmann, a lead author and oceanography professor. Arctic communities eating marine mammals face PFAS levels...2025-06-0403 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #17: all drops in the same oceanLet's talk about turning water woes into wins, because science just cracked some serious problems with America's drinking water.First up: those "forever chemicals" called PFAS that haunt our water supplies. A global team of chemists just invented a way to replace them in waterproof coatings without losing performance. They discovered that fluorine's magic "bulkiness" - what makes it so good at repelling water - can actually be copied using harmless carbon and hydrogen instead. That means we might soon have raincoats and food packaging that work just as well but won't poison us.Meanwhile...2025-05-2103 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed # 18: the call is coming from inside the house!Feeling safe at home might not seem like a privilege, but scientists are uncovering how bacteria, superbugs, and unreliable testing kits could be turning households into hotspots for contamination.Let’s start with stored water. A UC Berkeley team studying bacterial transmission in developing countries found that stored drinking water is a key pathway for spreading E. coli between households. By tracking strain-sharing patterns, they discovered that bacteria move not just between family members but also across neighboring homes. The silver lining? Communities with chlorinated water saw lower contamination rates in their stored water. According to researcher Ki...2025-05-2004 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #16: just a microplastic filled drop in the bucketIt's the scale of plastic production that makes all this talk about recycling seem ridiculous. In 2022, global plastic production reached 400 million metric tons, yet only 9.5% came from recycled materials. The remaining 362 million tons were manufactured from virgin fossil fuels, continuing our dangerous dependence on them. Even more concerning, of all plastic waste generated that year, just 28% entered recycling streams - and half of that was ultimately incinerated rather than reprocessed.But it’s not just the scale of making plastic, it’s also the scale of the resulting pollution. Chinese scientists discovered plants absorbing microplastics directly from the...2025-05-1403 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #15: circular economies within circular economiesLet’s talk about turning toxic trash into treasure, because science just cracked the code on PFAS and wind turbine blades, with a side of carbon-negative plastics.First up: PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that haunt our water. A team at Rice University just pulled off a magic trick, zapping PFAS from water and transforming the waste into graphene. Their method removes 99.98% of PFOA (a notorious PFAS) while upcycling the leftovers into one of the most valuable materials on Earth, graphene, which sells for ~$100/gram.The best part? No toxic byproducts. Just clean water and a pa...2025-05-0703 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed # 14: weird, plastick-y feelingsLet’s talk about plastic, again, because the deeper we look, the weirder it gets.First, the good news: Australian beaches are cleaner. A 39% drop in coastal debris over a decade proves that policy changes and cleanups work.Now, the bad news: plastic is literally built to fail. A new study reveals that 75% of plastics have a "brick-and-mortar" structure where soft layers glue hard segments together. Problem is, those soft layers crumble easily, releasing a hailstorm of nanoplastics, even in landfills. The fix seems to be to engineer tougher connectors. Until then, expect more invisible po...2025-04-3003 min
Patient from HellThe Rise of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Environmental Factors and Screening StrategiesIn this episode, Dr. Tejas Jayakrishnan discusses the rising incidence of young onset colorectal cancer (CRC) and the potential environmental factors contributing to this trend. The conversation delves into the importance of screening protocols, the challenges faced in early detection, and the role of education in increasing awareness and understanding of cancer risks. Dr. Jayakrishnan emphasizes the need for tailored approaches in patient care, particularly for younger patients, and highlights ongoing research efforts aimed at improving outcomes in this demographic.About Our Guest:Dr. Thejus Jayakrishnan is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute...2025-04-2343 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #13Let’s talk about PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have infiltrated everything from our frying pans to our bloodstreams. These synthetic compounds, once celebrated for their non-stick and stain-resistant magic, are now revealing their dark side. But science isn’t just sounding the alarm, it’s fighting back with some ingenious solutions.First, the bad news: PFAS are everywhere. Since the 1950s, they’ve been used in everything from Teflon pans to fast-food wrappers, cosmetics to pharmaceuticals. Epidemiologist Martyn Kirk, who led Australia’s PFAS Health Study, says "Basically, the entire population of industrialized countries is exposed." While the...2025-04-2304 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed # 12Let’s talk about water, where it came from, where it’s going, and how we’re trying to save it. Because while H₂O might seem simple, its story is anything but. Let’s rewind all the way back to 100 million years after the Big Bang. A new study in Nature Astronomy suggests water formed back then, in the aftermath of ancient supernovae. When these massive stars exploded, they spewed out oxygen that mixed with hydrogen in space, creating water in dense pockets where new stars and planets eventually formed. Some of that primordial water might even have...2025-04-1604 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #11This time, let’s focus on the breakthroughs that might finally help us break our addiction to plastics. Because while plastic is everywhere, science is finding smarter, cleaner, and sometimes downright clever ways to deal with it.First up: a simple, cheap way to recycle PET, the plastic in your water bottles and polyester clothes. Researchers have developed a non-toxic, solvent-free process that uses an inexpensive molybdenum catalyst and activated carbon to break PET down into its building blocks. Here’s the kicker: all they need to finish the job is *air*.That’s right—after th...2025-04-0904 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed # 10Let’s talk about microplastics…again. Because, let’s face it, they’re everywhere. In our oceans, in our food, in our bodies, and even in the air we breathe. But science is uncovering some surprising truths about where they come from, where they end up, and what they’re doing to us and the planet.For years, scientists thought the ocean was a major source of airborne microplastics. The idea was that sea spray, wind, and waves lifted microplastics into the atmosphere, where they could travel far and wide. But a new study led by the Max Planck...2025-04-0204 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #9Again with the plastic?? Okay this time, let’s focus on how we’re making it easier to recycle, break down, and even turn into something useful. First up, a simple but brilliant innovation: labels that actually come off. A team from the Un iversity of Reading has developed a new polymer adhesive that sticks firmly to plastic bottles during normal use but breaks down when treated with alkaline solutions. This means labels can be easily removed during recycling, improving the quality of the recycled plastic. Now, let’s talk about breaking down plastics entirely. A team...2025-03-2603 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #8While it might seem like a basic human right, getting clean water isn’t always easy. Luckily, science is stepping up with some pretty ingenious solutions. First up, tea. Yes, tea. Northwestern University researchers discovered that brewing tea can naturally filter heavy metals like lead and cadmium out of water. The heavy metal ions stick to the surface of the tea leaves, trapping them until the used tea bag is tossed. Now, before you start using tea bags as your new water filter, the researchers aren’t suggesting that. Their goal was to measure tea’s abil...2025-03-1904 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #6Let’s talk about plastic. Not the kind you use to wrap leftovers or the one that makes up your favorite water bottle, but the tiny, sneaky stuff—microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs). These little troublemakers are everywhere, and science is just starting to figure out how much they’re messing with us. First, let’s start with bottled water. You know, the stuff we buy because it’s “clean” and “pure.” Well, a recent study at the University of California found that, on average, a single liter of bottled water contains about 240,000 particles of MNPs. And 90% of those are nanoplas...2025-02-2605 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #5Let’s talk about water. You know, that thing we all need to survive but sometimes take for granted. Turns out, science is making some pretty big waves (pun intended) in how we clean it, use it, and even think about it. First up, let’s dive into seawater desalination. Because freshwater supplies expected to meet only 40% of global demand by 2030, we’re going to need all the H2O we can get. A team of researchers from Rice University have developed a new purification technology that’s not only more environmentally friendly but also cuts costs by up to...2025-02-1705 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #4For every influencer trying to convince you that micro and nanoplastics are going to be the death of you, your loved ones, and everything in a 10 mile radius, there’s a stack of research that makes them sound like medieval peasants worrying about the end of days because of an eclipse. But they’re more concerned with selling you something than saying “well, the science is unclear about that.”At the Right Filter, we focus on the science. Not just because we’re giant, unrepentant nerds, (which we are) but because, if you’re willing to read enough paper...2025-01-3005 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #3The more we look for plastic, the more we find. And we keep finding it in places that we really really didn’t expect to find it, in forms we weren’t expecting.For example, when you think of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, do you think of a bunch of plastic bags, maybe some gallon jugs mixed in there? Or do you think of a slightly thicker soupy area of the ocean? Because it’s closer to the latter.And a lot of plastic pollution is like that soupy stuff, mostly micro and nano plasti...2025-01-2403 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #2As we do more and more research on PFASs and their impact on humans, it helps to imagine the situation from the biggest scale to the smallest. On the smallest scale, we know that PFASs affect cells and genes. On the biggest, we find correlations between PFAS exposure and various health issues. For example, a recent study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC showed an increase in the rate of certain cancers that are correlated with exposure to PFASs.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-links-pfas-contamination-range-rare.htmlHow much of an increase? Between 2 and 33...2025-01-1605 min
Drip FeedDrip Feed #1In spite of all the social media frothing at the mouth about PFAS, science continues its march. Recently, scientists have identified the 11 genes that are directly affected by PFASs and their siblings.https://phys.org/news/2025-01-scientists-genes-affected-pfas-neurotoxicity.htmlWhat this will eventually let us do is measure how much a human has been affected by these chemicals. See, we’ve managed to prove how they affect things in a lab setting, but the actual impact on something as big and complex as a human body is still in the category of “well, we’re not 10...2025-01-1603 min
Power of Ten with Andy PolaineThejus Chakravarthy – Make Work Suck LessPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world.
My guest in this episode is Thejus Chakravarthy, an operational consultant that focuses on people, process, and technology, in that order. Currently, he says he has his hands full as the full-time COO of one company and a C-suite consultant for another. His primary focus is on how we can make work suck less. To that end, he spent 15 years designing instructional systems, the last 5...2022-05-0647 min
Here Comes the DreamerBeauty in Dreams Unfulfilled - Thejus MerinWe were joined by our dear friend Thejus Merin who shares her story of waiting expectantly for God to heal her whilst still living with peace and joy. She shares how God can be trusted with our dreams even when we don't see the results we prayed and hoped for. 2021-11-0435 min
The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 9 ft. I Built The Sky (Rohan Stevenson)In this episode, we speak about everything from starting out a solo project, managing and working with musicians joining in on a tour, budgeting for an album/tour and a lot of other fun stuff!2021-08-2237 minThe Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 8 (Branding Special) ft. Gaurav Basu (Krak'n Inc, Acid Toad)In today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gaurav Basu AKA Acid Toad of Inner Sanctum about all things Branding! We discuss things like the hallmarks of a good brand, ways to apply branding concepts to your business, adapting your brand in case your business is undergoing a pivot stage etc.2021-05-301h 01The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 7 (Craft Beer Special) ft. Umang Nair and Karthik SinghIn this episode, I have a conversation with Umang Nair and Karthik Singh about what a brewmaster's job entails, how open is the management of a brewpub to experimenting with ingredients, why a customer would choose craft beer over a commercially available beer and a lot of other fun stuff!2021-05-231h 03The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 6 ft. The Nautilus Shell(Graphic Designer) & Sriram TT (Skrat)In this episode, I have a conversation with Sohail about Graphic Design and Creative Design for music as well as commercial clients, importance of content design for artists and bands, creating content for social media etc. I also bring in Sriram TT of Skrat to talk about the band's perspective when it comes to creating content for social media and working with a graphic and content designer to push out content and stay relevant on social media2021-05-161h 12The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 5 ft. Anurag Tagat ( Music Journalist at Rolling Stone India, The Hindu)In this episode, I have a conversation with Anurag (Senior Writer at Rolling Stone India, Independent music Journalist) about different ways an artist can stay relevant in the present climate of the music scene, value of PR in an artist's album cycle, his research process when reviewing a release etc.2021-05-0957 minThe Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 4 ft. Yogeendra Hariprasad (Pineapple Express) & Akash Shivakumar (Brodha V)In this episode, we have a conversation about how musicians should prepare for the recording process, getting work as an Audio Engineer starting out (Studio and Live), different Studio & Live workflows we all follow and some studio pet peeves ;)2021-05-021h 20The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 3 ft. Vats Iyengar (Lead Vocalist, Guitarist at Rainburn)In this episode, we cover topics like what it entails being a full time musician in the country, conceptualising and writing a concept album, guitar & vocal practice routines and a lot more fun stuff!2021-04-2551 minThe Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 2 ft. Rahul Menon (Digital Marketer, Tour Manager for Plini)In this episode, we have a conversation about the importance of Digital Marketing for artists and bands, managing tours for bands like Plini, differences in work ethic and mindset of people in the country and outside and lot more!2021-04-181h 12
The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 1 ft. Project MishramEpisode 1 features the guys from Project Mishram. We cover topics on handling a job in the corporate world while being a part of a touring band, handling the band's income and expenses, their writing process and carrying out an international tour.
Hope you guys enjoy this!2021-04-141h 18
Here Comes the DreamerDreaming beyond our insecuritiesWe were joined by our very special friend, Thejus, as we discussed how insecurities hold us back in doing everything God created us to be.
Listen in as we talk about our own insecure moments while drawing examples from the Bible.
We hope this conversation blesses you and encourages you to rise above your insecurities.2021-03-1824 min
How This WorksThejus ChakravarthyThis show with Thejus Chakravarthy ranges over a wide variety of topics but along the way we find out about his professional and life experiences in making change in the world.
We start with his origins crowning in a cab in Mumbai, India, the ease in which his right shoulder dislocates after a show once upon a time with his hardcore band Lovers and Killers, the joy of Royal Farm (RoFo) fried chicken, and the brilliance of a 'hot now' Krispy Kreme donut. Skipper and Thejus also get into his two books, Brushfire (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rb4...2021-02-021h 12
Just a Thought AwayPrayer a Loving ConversationDaniel (Bobby) Thejus says that prayer is a personal relationship with a friend. He highlights the nuances of the Lord’s…2020-11-1902 min
Just a Thought AwayFestival of Lights and the Advent of JesusDaniel (Bobby) Thejus says Diwali is a wonderful reminder for Christians of how light became human and dwelt among us.…2020-11-1204 min
Just a Thought AwayInvite Jesus Into Your TemptationDaniel (Bobby) Thejus says all of us would have stumbled and almost fallen one time or the other. However, if…2020-11-0602 min
Mosaicon TVThe Celluloid WomanThe Celluloid Woman is a short peek into the life of an archivist. Her discipline with the medium will surprise you. It's also of imprinting look into the life of a person who helped us see film as beauty. It's also a tribute to all the stars who never imprinted themselves.
Cinematographer / Direction: Anantha Krishnan; Editor: Carlo Ghidini; Music: Claudio Clavija; Text: Thejus Prasanth2020-05-1911 min
Veda Chanting1.17 stop bleedingRishi: Brahma Women in their red stained clothes wander without brothers and lack Thejus. may they be able to control the flow. Stop the flow in the lower and middle parts. Stop the flow in the minor and major arteries. The middle veins have stopped and the veins have come together due to the hundred arteries and thousand veins. O ladies, block the sexual desire that overpowers you. May your lives be happy.2020-04-1100 min
Just a Thought AwayThe Passion: Seven Last Words of Jesus from the CrossAs we direct our gaze at the Cross today, here comes Dr Daniel Thejus (Bobby) to give us the briefest…2020-04-0900 min