Welcome to the Upaaya Lab Podcast, join with Dr. Kamal Dhakal, a PhD physicist and leading scientist in Visual Neuroscience, as he skillfully guides you through the captivating intersections of science, philosophy, and spiritualism. Inspired by the Sanskrit word "Upaaya " meaning "skillful means to
सन् २०२६ को चिकित्साशास्त्रतर्फको नोबेल पुरस्कार 'अप्टोजिनेटिक्स' (Optogenetics) को क्रान्तिकारी खोजका लागि कार्ल डिसेरोथ, पिटर हेगेम्यान र जर्ज नागेललाई प्रदान गरिएको छ। यो भिडियोमा हामी प्रकाशको सहायताले मस्तिष्कका विशिष्ट न्युरोनहरूलाई मिलिसेकेन्डमा कसरी नियन्त्रण गरिन्छ भन्ने बायोफिजिक्स, लेउ (Algae) देखि सुरु भएको यसको ऐतिहासिक अनुसन्धान, र यसले दृष्टि पुन:प्राप्ति तथा मनोरोग उपचारमा ल्याएको क्रान्तिको गहन विश्लेषण गर्छौँ। #Optogenetics #NobelPrize2026 #Neuroscience #UpaayaLab #ScienceInNepali #brain The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter…
Welcome to the @Upaayalab Podcast Channel!Please subscribe and like our channel Follow me in social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/DhakalRKamalhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC8X42BDvSIrTG21sOxf1qiw Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GYL8uY.उपाय ल्याबमा स्वागत छ, आज हामी आधुनिक चिकित्सा विज्ञान र प्राचीन योग विज्ञानको एउटा अत्यन्तै रोमाञ्चक विषयमा चर्चा गर्दैछौं। एक जना यस्तो मानिस जसले आधुनिक प्रयोगशालामा, ठूला डाक्टरहरूको अगाडि आफ्नो मुटुको धड्कन पूरै १७ सेकेन्डसम्म आफ्नो इच्छाले रोकेर देखाइदिए! यो कुनै जादु वा काल्पनिक कथा होइन, यो…
Dive into the recent controversy surrounding Claude AI and the shocking warnings from top AI researchers like Jacob Coxon. Are we building a superintelligence we can't control? In this episode of Upaaya Lab, we explore the history, philosophy, and real-world risks of AI—from Alan Turing's predictions to the modern Alignment Problem. Join us where curiosity meets clarity as we unpack whether AI will be our greatest friend or our final invention #UpaayaLab #ArtificialIntelligence #ClaudeAI #AIExtinction #NepaliPodcast #TechNewsNepal #AIControversy #JacobCoxon #FutureOfTech #Superintelligence…
In this eipsode of Upaaya Lab, we visually decode the 1 to 7 Plastic Resin Identification Codes (RIC) and expose the hidden toxic chemicals (BPA, Phthalates, Styrene) leaching into our daily lives. हामी केवल प्लास्टिकको बोतलमा घेरिएका छैनौँ, हाम्रो जैविक अस्तित्व र DNA नै यसको चक्रव्यूहमा फसिसकेको छ। Watch the full episode to understand the cellular invasion of microplastics based on the latest scientific research (including Dr. Imogen Napper's findings) and learn practical holistic strategies to detoxify your body
Welcome to the Upaaya Lab Podcast Channel! Please Subscribe And Like Our Channel To Get New and Fascinating Novel Scientific Discoveries, to Know Deep Philosophical Discussions And Realize Mysteries Of Evidence-Based Spiritual Practices At Zero Cost.Follow me in social mediaFacebook: / krdhakal YouTube: / @upaayalab Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GYL8uY.. . के चेतना (Consciousness) पदार्थबाट उत्पन्न हुन्छ? कि पदार्थ चेतनाबाट?यस episode मा हामी Maria Strømme को चर्चित र पछि retract गरिएको physics paper, Giulio Tononi को…
Upaaya Lab मा स्वागत छ। म आज एक यस्तो मौन नरसंहारको कथा भन्नेछु जसले हाम्रो भान्छा र स्वास्थ्यमा सीधा असर गर्छ। सन् २०१४ मा डा. जेना फोर्सेथले बंगलादेशको पब्ना जिल्लामा एउटा डरलाग्दो कुरा पत्ता लगाइन्—बेसारमा ज्यानमारा 'लिड क्रोमेट' (Lead Chromate) को मिसावट। यो अमेरिकाको फ्लिन्ट जल संकटभन्दा ६ गुणा बढी खतरनाक थियो। एउटी वैज्ञानिकको कडा मिहिनेत र सरकारको कडाइले बंगलादेश कसरी यो विषबाट मुक्त भयो? पूरा कथा हेर्नुहोला र अरूलाई पनि सचेत गराउनुहोला।Welcome to Upaaya Lab. Today, I tell the story of a silent genocide that impacts our health directly. In 2014, Dr. Jenna Forsyth discovered a deadly…
आजको एपिसोडमा हामी बुद्ध दर्शनका तीन मुख्य शाखाहरू—हीनयान, महायान र वज्रयान तिनीहरु भित्र को दर्शन सौतान्त्रिक, माध्यमिका र योगाचार्य बारेमा पनि बारेमा पनि छलफल गर्नेछौ । नागार्जुनको 'चतुष्कोटि' देखि वज्रयानको तान्त्रिक रहस्यसम्म, जीवन र परिस्थितिलाई हेर्ने फरक दृष्टिकोणहरू बुझ्न यो भिडियो अन्त्यसम्म हेर्नुहोला।"In this episode, we discuss philosophy of the three branches of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. From Nagarjuna's 'Catuskoti' logic to the tantric mysteries of Vajrayana, join us as we explore different perspectives on life, karma, and circumstance. Don't forget to like…
Are you tired of constant overthinking and stress? What if the ultimate "brain hack" to stop suffering was discovered 2,500 years ago? In this episode, we decode Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path (Pragya, Sheel, and Samadhi) not as a religion, but as a clinical neuroscience protocol. Discover how cognitive reappraisal, neuroplasticity, and mindfulness can literally shrink your brain's fear center (Amygdala) and upgrade your mental software. It’s time to stop the dopamine trap and rewire your brain for ultimate focus and peace!के तपाईँ सधैं ओभरथिंकिङ र मानसिक तनावले थाक्नुभएको छ? २५०० वर्ष अघि नै…
In this episode, we are taking Gautam Buddha off the religious pedestal and looking at him as history’s very first neuroscientist. No chanting, no incense—just raw science. We break down how his 2,500-year-old "Four Noble Truths" perfectly map onto today’s dopamine loops and the Hedonic Treadmill. We’ll explore how mindfulness isn't just a wellness trend, but a proven tool to physically rewire your brain's hardware (neuroplasticity). If you are exhausted from the modern rat race and constant stress, hit play. It’s time to update your mental software.कहिलेकाहीँ लाग्छ नि, जति नै मेहेनत गरेर…
What does the recent Gen Z political earthquake in Nepal have in common with Alexander the Great, NASA's Apollo 13, and America's Great Depression? In this episode, we step away from everyday political drama to explore the deeper philosophy behind Nepal's historic March 2026 election.Why did decades of old ideologies like Marxism and traditional capitalism fail to deliver real change in Nepal? And why is the new generation completely rejecting empty promises to choose 'Pragmatism' (what actually works) and expert-led governance? From the early sparks of the Balen Shah model to fascinating…
आजको आर्टिफिसियल इन्टेलिजेन्स (AI) र तीव्र प्राविधिक विकासको युगमा हामी किन हजारौँ वर्ष पुराना दर्शनहरूको कुरा गर्दैछौँ? के मेसिनले मानव चेतना र विवेकलाई विस्थापित गर्न सक्छ?यस एपिसोडमा हामी निम्न विषयहरूमा चर्चा गर्नेछौँ:पुर्बियदर्शन परिचय: साङ्ख्य, योग, न्याय, वैशेषिक, मीमांसा, वेदान्त, चार्वाक, जैन र बौद्ध दर्शन।६ प्रमाणहरू (Epistemology): हामीले सत्यलाई कसरी चिन्ने? (प्रत्यक्ष, अनुमान, उपमान, शब्द, अर्थापत्ति र अनुपलब्धि)।दर्शन र एआई: किन आजको डिजिटल युगमा दर्शन झन् बढी आवश्यक छ?हाम्रो अस्तित्व, सत्य र प्रविधिको यो रोचक यात्रामा हामीसँगै जोडिनुहोस्।Welcome to the first episode of our…
अगाडी को हप्ता मैले चेतना के हो ? के #AI चेतनशील हुन्सक्छ भन्ने बारे भिडियो बनाएको थिए। यो हप्ता पश्चिमी मिडियाहरु मा एउटा समाचार ले खलबली मच्यायो। #AI एजेन्टहरु सामाजिक संजाल खोले र एक आपसमा कुरागर्न थाले, कतिले यसलाई अब यिनीहरु चेतनशिल हुन् थाले पनि भने । #NPR देखि #NewYorkTimesले यसलाई समाचार बनाए। हुनपनि #AI का लागि बनाएको सामाजिक संजाल #मोल्टबुक खोलेको एक हप्तैमा २० लाख #AIAgents ले एकाउन्ट खोले र अहिले सम्म एक करोड भन्दा बढि #म्य्सेज आदान प्रदान गरेका छन। तर यो आम मानिस ले सोचे जस्तो डरलाग्दो त् होईन तर यी बोटहरु कत्ति को शक्तिशाली हुन्छन भन्ने खुल्दुली छ। आउनु होस् हेरौ ति #AIAgents…
Namaste and welcome back to Upaaya lab podcast, where we bridge the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom. Today, we are tackling the ultimate mystery: Consciousness. Is it a 'controlled hallucination' created by your brain, as modern neuroscience suggests, or is it the fundamental fabric of the universe described in our ancient Vedas and Buddhist texts? From the 'Hard Problem' of David Chalmers to the quantum microtubules of Roger Penrose, and the rising question of AI sentience—we are bridging the gap between the lab and the lotus. Let’s dive deep."Disclaimer: Views are mine not of…
Namaste and welcome back to Upaaya Lab. I am your host, Kamal Dhakal. We often hear that exercise is good for the body, but what if I told you there is one specific activity that can reduce the risk of dementia by a staggering 76 percent? It’s not running, it’s not weightlifting, and it’s not even a crossword puzzle. It is the art of Dance.Today, we dive deep into the neuroscience of rhythm. We’ll look at a landmark 21-year study from the New England Journal of Medicine to understand how dancing literally rewires our hippocampus. Then, we bridge this modern science with the ancient wisdom of…
अंग्रेजी नयाबर्ष २०२६ को सबै लाइ शुभकामान। आउनुहोस यो बर्ष हरेक दिन कम्तिमा २० मिनेट ध्यान गर्ने प्रतिज्ञा गरौ। नयाबर्ष मा हामीले धेरै प्रतिज्ञा गार्छौ तर ति कमै मात्र पुरा हुन्छन। अहिले संसार भरि अशान्ति, युद्द, अनिश्चितता मौलाउदै गएको र परस्पर प्रेम र सद्भाव, दयामाया करुणा भने ओईलाउदै गएको छ। ध्यान गर्ने बानि को विकास गर्ने हो भने हामी भित्र को करुणाको जागरण हुन्छ र करुणा भरिएको मनिष हिंसा र युद्द चाहदैन। आजको यो उपाय ल्याब पोडकास्ट मा यहि कुरा लाइजोड दिदै जापानमा विकास भएको बुद्ध दर्शनको महायान भित्र को एक ध्यान पद्धति जाजेंन को चर्चा गरेको छु समय मिल्द सुन्नु होला है
onfused by viral skincare trends? Welcome to your science-backed guide to healthy skin. We dive deep into the chemistry of ingredients, debunk expensive myths, and explain the biological facts behind skincare products. Whether you're curious about Retinol, Vitamin C, or the latest "miracle" cream, we help you distinguish between marketing hype and real results. के तपाईं भाइरल स्किनकेयर ट्रेन्डहरूबाट झुक्किनुभएको छ? छालाको हेरचाह र यसको विज्ञान बुझ्नको लागि यो तपाईंको आधिकारिक गाइड हो। हामी विभिन्न स्किनकेयर उत्पादनहरूमा हुने सामग्रीहरूको रसायन (Chemistry), यसका फाइदाहरू, र बजारमा फैलिएका…
Are animal fats healthier than seed oils?In this episode, we break down the true science behind saturated fat, seed oils, cholesterol, LDL particle size, and two of the biggest nutrition studies in history — the Seven Countries Study and the PURE Study.For decades, fat was blamed for heart disease. But modern research tells a very different story.We explore:✔ Which fats are actually healthy✔ Why some seed oils may increase inflammation✔ How LDL particle size drives heart disease✔ Why saturated fat is not the villain✔ What the latest global data showsDisclaimer : I am a Sr. Scientist in…
Are animal fats healthier than seed oils?In this episode, we break down the true science behind saturated fat, seed oils, cholesterol, LDL particle size, and two of the biggest nutrition studies in history — the Seven Countries Study and the PURE Study.For decades, fat was blamed for heart disease. But modern research tells a very different story.We explore:✔ Which fats are actually healthy✔ Why some seed oils may increase inflammation✔ How LDL particle size drives heart disease✔ Why saturated fat is not the villain✔ What the latest global data showsDisclaimer : I am a Sr. Scientist in…
Welcome to the @UpaayaLab Podcast. Please subscribe, like and share our channels and follow us in social media Google podcast (YT music) : / @upaayalab Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GYL8uY...If you like to listen in English : / @upaayalabenglish Follow me on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KRDhakal This episode explores the strange frontiers of modern physics: the dance of duality where light is both wave and particle, the mystery of quantum entanglement connecting particles across space, and Einstein’s time dilation…
Welcome to the Upaaya Lab Podcast ! In this episode we will discuss Nepal’s history carries the legacy of women who rose above obstacles to lead with courage.In this episode, we explore two remarkable leaders:Queen Rajendra Laxmi (18th Century) — navigating palace conspiracies, facing power struggles with Bahadur Shah, ordering the execution of Bhairav Singh, and using cultural and religious rituals to secure legitimacy.Sushila Karki (21st Century) — Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and, in 2025, the country’s first female Prime Minister. Known for fearless judgments against corruption,…
Welcome to @UpaayaLab please like, share and subscribe our Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@UpaayaLab Apple Podcast :UpaayaLab Have you ever asked what the world is made of?This video explains the evolution of the atomic model. We begin with the first atomic ideas and move through the work of J.J. Thomson, Niels Bohr, and Maria Goeppert.You will see how our view of matter changed over time. People once believed matter had only electrons and protons. Karl Marx used that view to frame his idea of two opposing classes. But the discovery of the neutron changed the picture. Matter is…
In this Episode, you hear my spiritual journey. I talk about my time with different spiritual organizations in Nepal and the United States. You see what I learned, what challenged me, and how these experiences shaped my path.I explain Swami Rama’s research in Topeka, Kansas, the Dalai Lama’s conferences with neuroscientists, and Matthieu Ricard’s MRI brain studies on meditation and compassion.You discover how ancient wisdom and modern science connect. You see how both guide you toward peace, clarity, and a deeper understanding of your own mind. This video gives you ideas to reflect on your…
In Today's episode, we have one of the most influential people of the country, Bhim Upadhyaya Sir, former Secretary in Nepal Government, Civil Engineer by profession and one of the big advocate of legalization of marijuana(weed) in Nepal. In today's conversation, we deep dive into spiritualism, religion and cannabis.
n a world often pulling us in different directions, discover why science, philosophy, and spirituality aren't just separate disciplines, but essential pillars for understanding ourselves and the universe. This video explores how these three powerful lenses converge to offer a profound and holistic perspective on existence
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Welcome to the Upaaya Lab Podcast, join with Dr. Kamal Dhakal, a PhD physicist and leading scientist in Visual Neuroscience, as he skillfully guides you through the captivating intersections of science, philosophy, and spiritualism. Inspired by the Sanskrit word "Upaaya " meaning "skillful means to
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