Writing & talks

Science, made readable.

For decades Dr. Rao has translated dense nutrition and molecular science into essays anyone can use — on protein, plant-based eating, microplastics, AI and the future of food. Here is a selection, fresh from his Medium, alongside his talks and press.

On the TEDx stage

Freedom from Rice? Yes, I Quinoa

Diagnosed diabetic and told to give up rice, Dr. Rao went to Bolivia, learned quinoa, and brought it to India at a third of the water rice needs — his case for freedom from rice, at TEDxTughlaqRoad.