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SYMHC Classics: John Dalton
This 2021 episode covers John Dalton, famous for his work in atomic theory. But he wrote one of the first thorough descriptions of what he called “an…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Jane and the Clicker
Holly talks about nebulous passages in the writing of Jane Croly and her brother. Tracy and Holly talk about watching TV as children.
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7 months, 2 weeks ago
TV Remotes
The initial time period where a TV remote control was developed was pretty short. And it shows how two different people perceive their work, and how …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Jane Cunningham Croly, aka Jennie June
Jane Cunningham Croly, who wrote under the pen name Jennie June, was a journalist who advocated for equality for women. She is most well known for fo…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: Rabies
This 2022 episode discusses how modern rabies prophylaxis is almost 100% effective at preventing human death from the bite of a rabid animal. How did…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Graffiti Animals
Holly talks about the arguments she found online about whether graffiti is art. Tracy talks about how the Dickin Medal impacted veterinary medicine. …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Six Impossible Episodes: The Dickin Medal
Maria Dickin wanted to raise the status of animals in society and bring more awareness to the work they were doing during World War II. The Dickin Me…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Slow Invention of Spray Paint
The possible contenders for the title of inventor of spray paint were actually working across decades. And really, all those people contributed piece…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: Eunice Newton Foote
This 2021 episode covers Eunice Newton Foote, who became the first person to make a connection between the Earth’s temperature and the concentration …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Estevan and Fury
Tracy discusses the concept of race as it has and hasn't existed in European history. Both Tracy and Holly share their frustration and fury about the…
7 months, 4 weeks ago