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  • The Drip by AQUALAB: The Science of Storytelling with Laura Lampa
    2025/04/22

    Laura Lampa is a scientist turned communicator and the founder and CEO of LML StoryLab Consulting. She translates complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with wider audiences. On this episode of The Drip, Laura outlines why some groundbreaking scientific innovations struggle to capture public attention and how the art of storytelling can be the key to bridging this critical gap.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Key principles for translating science into stories.
    • Using analogies to make science relatable.
    • Strategies to improve communication in companies.
    • Balancing accuracy and engagement in communication.
    • Trends shaping the future of technical communication.

    Jump to:

    (00:53) Introduction to storytelling in science

    (03:46) Key principles for effective communication

    (07:22) Simplifying technical topics with real-world examples

    (11:53) Improving internal communication in companies

    (22:20) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (23:12) This episode’s mantra.

    00:00 "Communicating Breakthroughs: Science Storytelling"

    05:20 From Jargon to Relatable Science

    09:49 Effective Layered Communication Strategy

    12:52 Navigating Uncertainty in Mergers

    16:02 Effective Communication Drives Future Sales

    17:17 Content Trends: Visuals and Transparency

    20:59 Aqualab: Communicating Scientific Innovations

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Found Your Love by Griz

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Laura Lampa on LinkedIn

    LML StoryLab Consulting

    "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode, music was chosen by Laura Lampa

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD


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    24 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Realistic Imagination in Product Innovation with Ali Alwattari
    2025/03/11

    Ali Alwattari from Kraton Corporation has been working in product innovation for over 33 years, spanning industries from consumer goods to biotechnology and energy. His passion lies in integrating the human dimension and storytelling into scientific work, accelerating innovation and tackling challenges from the lab to the market. He joins The Drip to share his creative process and reflect on the unique products he's developed over his career.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • How phenomena like the surface tension of water can drive innovation across industries
    • Balancing reasoning and logic with creativity, termed as "realistic imagination"
    • Stories detailing the development of unique products like artificial spider silk and waterproof mascara
    • How looking to nature and unrelated industries can inspire breakthroughs
    • … and practical advice for those starting in product innovation

    Jump to:

    (00:53) Ali's journey in product innovation across diverse industries.

    (03:46) The significance of the human dimension in scientific work.

    (07:22) Realistic imagination's role in innovation.

    (11:53) Ali's creative process and examples of innovative projects.

    (25:47) The future of innovation in the food industry

    (29:59) Resources Ali recommends

    (36:44) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (37:29) This episode’s mantra.

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Ease My Mindy by Chris Lake

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Kraton Corporation

    ‘Disruptive Innovation' by Clayton Christensen

    'Rules for Revolutionaries' by Guy Kawasaki

    ‘Entrepreneurs in High Technology' by Dr. Roberts

    Viva La Vida by Coldplay, music was chosen by Ali Alwattari

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD


    00:00 Reusable Skills Drive Success

    04:26 Empathy and Emotion in Innovation

    08:46 Translating Concepts into Scientific Terms

    11:40 Nature-Inspired Water-Repellent Textiles

    15:52 Innovative Mascara Formulation Insights

    18:57 Dimples Revolutionize Gel Adhesion

    20:16 Shaving Gel Chemistry Evolution

    23:17 Simplified Product Development Framework

    27:00 Need-Driven Innovation in Food Industry

    32:31 "Professionalizing Innovation and Mentorship"

    35:46 "Product Innovation & Music Groove"

    37:49 Strength Over Struggle

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    38 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Probiotics Explained with Anđela Martinović
    2025/02/25

    Anđela Martinović holds a PhD in Food Systems from the University of Milan, specializing in probiotics and gut health. As a co-founder and program development coordinator at epiSTEMe Hub, she advances science, innovation, and technology with a focus on Montenegro. Angela joins The Drip to explore the complexities of probiotics, from production to their journey in the human GI system, and the role multidisciplinary research plays in this field.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Definition of probiotics and key production/ regulation challenges
    • Stages of production and importance of probiotic survival and functionality
    • Role of water activity in preservation and gut survival challenges
    • Angela's PhD insights on probiotics and Montenegro's market
    • Emerging trends, future directions, and AI in probiotics

    Jump to:

    (00:53) Understanding the definition and challenges of probiotics.

    (03:46) Overview of the probiotic production process.

    (07:22) Importance of water activity in probiotics' journey through the gut.

    (09:52) Angela’s PhD research insights on probiotic survival and functionality.

    (13:46) Analyzing the probiotic market in Montenegro.

    (18:10) Future directions and emerging trends in probiotics

    (26:05) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (26:45) This episode’s mantra.

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Push the Tempo by Sub Focus


    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Anđela Martinović’s work

    Anđela Martinović on LinkedIn

    ‘Uncovering the Probiotic Supplement Landscape: Market Offerings, Sales Patterns, and Future Forecasts Using Machine Learning Approach - A Case Study of Montenegro’ by Anđela Martinović et. al (2024)

    Spread Your Wings by Queen, music was chosen by Anđela Martinović


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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD


    00:00 Probiotic Survival and Functionality

    05:04 Optimizing Probiotic Production Factors

    07:03 Ensuring Probiotic Stability: Key Factors

    11:45 Streptococcus Thermophilus' Urase Activity Reduction

    14:59 Enhancing Standards and Analyzing Sales

    18:10 Multidisciplinary Collaboration Key to Probiotic Innovation

    20:31 Emerging Trends in Probiotics

    26:17 "Push the Temple" Review

    27:07 "Releasing Toxicity: The Drip"

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    28 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Exploring Ice Cream Science with Abigail Thiel
    2025/02/12

    Abigail Thiel is a Food Scientist and YouTuber of ‘Abbey the Food Scientist’. She is a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, focusing on food quality and design, with a particular interest in ice cream microstructure, healthier fat alternatives, and sustainable food production. She joins The Drip to delve into the fascinating world of ice cream science, from its microstructure to the intricacies of creating healthier and more sustainable sweet treats.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • What are the ice cream terms "variegates" and "inclusions”?
    • Understanding the healthier fats in ice cream.
    • Creating a food science YouTube channel.
    • Precision fermentation: milk proteins from yeast.

    00:00 Ice Cream Texture Research Funding

    03:48 Started YouTube During Covid Lockdown

    08:40 Yeast-Based Milk Protein Production

    12:50 Abby's Food Science Courses Online

    15:31 Tackling Ice Cream Moisture Migration

    16:36 "Mesmerizing Down Tempo Collaboration"

    Jump to:

    (00:53) How Abby started studying the science of ice cream through a USDA-funded project focusing on healthier fats.

    (03:46) The difference between variegates and inclusions and their importance in ice cream.

    (07:22) Balancing texture and health in food, and how it is a central theme in Abby's research.

    (11:53) Abby's venture into YouTube during the COVID-19 lockdown.

    (14:37) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (15:28) This episode’s mantra.

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Liftoff by Adastra and Bethany Agustin

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Abbey the Food Scientist – Website

    Abbey the Food Scientist – YouTube

    Abigail Thiel on LinkedIn

    Wageningen University

    Taylor Swift, music was chosen by Abigail Thiel

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD

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    19 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Food Safety, Shelf Stability, and Consulting Tips with Rachel Zemser
    2025/01/28

    Rachel Zemser from A La Carte Connections is a lifelong food scientist and consultant, dedicated to helping companies formulate and develop innovative food products. She is the author of "The Food Business Toolkit for Entrepreneurs" and holds degrees in food science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Illinois. She has also attended culinary school in New York. Rachel joins The Drip by AQUALAB to explore the intricacies of food science consulting and entrepreneurial challenges in the food industry.

    00:00 Food Science Consulting Insights

    05:26 Entrepreneurs Vs. Big Brand Ingredients

    08:23 Designing a Custom Snack Bar

    13:02 Finding the Right Co-Packer

    14:14 Evaluating Co-Packer Suitability

    19:52 Preparing for Food Science Consulting

    21:14 Essential Skills for Food Consultants

    26:51 Food Science Consulting Expertise

    28:08 Song and Mantra for Upliftment

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Rachel’s productivity hacks for self-employment success.
    • Key tips for developing successful food products.
    • Importance of water activity in dry foods.
    • From Unilever to startups: Rachel’s career insights.


    Featured Artist and Song:
    Here with Me by Marshmello

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    A La Carte Connections
    Rachel Zemser on LinkedIn
    Strange Currencies by REM, music was chosen by Rachel Zemser

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD



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    30 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Understanding Food Texture with Dr. Carolyn Ross
    2025/01/14

    Dr. Carolyn Ross is a professor of food science and the director of the Washington State University School of Food Science. Her expertise covers sensory science, human perception of food textures, and the formulation of food products tailored to different populations. She joins The Drip to unpack texture's critical role in food acceptance and how this knowledge can be leveraged to design foods for diverse groups, from children with Down syndrome to older adults.

    00:00 Understanding food texture is crucial for acceptance.

    03:52 Down syndrome: 80% have eating and swallowing difficulties.

    07:35 Individual consumer needs shape food product development.

    10:16 Behavioral and preference studies on children, adults.

    16:02 Include targeted users in product design decisions.

    18:28 Water activity affects food consistency over time.

    21:49 AQUALAB collaboration enhances food sensory evaluation.

    23:53 Mantra: "I'm brave enough to climb any mountain."



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    25 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Fungi's Role in Future Foods & Medicine with Roman Libov
    2024/12/10

    Roman Libov is a food scientist specializing in plant-based foods and the incorporation of bioactive and psychoactive fungi into nutraceuticals. In this episode of The Drip, we learn about Roman’s journey from mental health to food science. We explore the challenges and innovations in incorporating psychoactive fungi into food products, the intersection of food science and psychedelics, and the promising future of fungi in the food industry and mental health therapeutics.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • The rise of fungi in functional foods
    • Stability challenges with psilocybin in beverages
    • The future of psychedelic consumption
    • Regulatory challenges in consumer testing
    • … and how fungi can improve public health outcomes

    Jump to:

    (03:45) What is fungi's nutritional, medicinal, and sensory potential?

    (06:59) How psilocybin affects brain serotonin receptors and the “Entourage Effect”.

    (11:50) The importance of water activity for bioactive preservation.

    (13:25) How psilocybin stability is affected by environmental factors.

    (16:54) Why fungi are gaining popularity in health food.

    (22:28) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (23:26) This episode’s mantra.

    00:00 Fungi's future role: food, health, psychedelics, innovation.

    04:19 Fungi offer innovative, eco-friendly food solutions.

    08:36 Psychoactive fungi consumed as gummies or chocolates.

    10:27 Maintaining bioactive compounds' stability in food matrices.

    13:24 Psilocybin stability affected by processing and elements.

    16:54 Fungi increasingly popular in food and health.

    21:55 Sponsored content about fungi ingredients and music.

    23:52 Embrace authenticity and self-understanding; stay hydrated.

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Where You Are by John Summit

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Roman Libov on LinkedIn

    ‘Virtual Reality as a Moderator of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy’ by Agnieszka D. Sekula, Luke Downey, Prashanth Puspanathan (2022)

    ‘Psychoactive Fungi Formulations in Nutritive and Palatable Food Matrices: Options for Clinical and Non-clinical Use’ by Roman Libov (2023)

    ‘Psychedelics and virtual reality: parallels and applications’ by Jacob S. Aday, Christopher C. Davoli, Emily K. Bloesch (2020)

    My Time by Sultan + Shepard, music was chosen by Roman Libov

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD


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    24 分
  • The Drip by AQUALAB: Sustainable Meat Processing Technologies with Lovedeep Kaur
    2024/11/26

    Lovedeep Kaur is an Associate Professor at Massey University in New Zealand. Her specialties include sustainable food processing technologies, circular food systems, and innovative food processing. She joins The Drip to unpack the cutting-edge innovations she is seeing that are transforming the way we process and enjoy meat.


    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Understanding new technologies like high-pressure processing and microwave-assisted thermal sterilization
    • How enzymatic hydrolysis enhances flavors and nutritional value by breaking down proteins
    • Combining plant and animal proteins with 3D food printing
    • How less popular cuts like brisket are getting a makeover
    • … and how these innovations will be able to lower the cost of meat


    Jump to:

    (00:53) How sustainable technology boosts efficient, waste-free meat processing.

    (03:46) The ways of enhancing meat flavour, texture and safety.

    (07:22) Key technologies that improve protein digestibility and nutrient preservation.

    (11:53) Factoring in food safety and public health.

    (14:37) This episode’s song recommendation.

    (15:28) This episode’s mantra.

    Featured Artist and Song:

    Run Wtih Me by Kaivon

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    ‘High pressure processing of meat: Effects on ultrastructure and protein digestibility’ (2016) by Lovedeep Kaur et al.

    Massey University

    Hass Hass, by Diljit Dosanjh x Sia, music was chosen by Lovedeep Kaur

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    Zachary Cartwright, PhD


    00:00 New tech aids sustainable meat processing practices.

    03:46 Innovative technologies enhance food flavor and texture.

    07:22 Advanced technologies improve protein digestibility and nutrient preservation.

    11:53 Technologies improve health, nutrition, and food safety.

    13:47 AQUALAB helps the meat industry with moisture control.

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    17 分