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Pliny the Elder: The First Encyclopedia Author
Episode 37
Travel back with us to Ancient Rome! Aarati tells the story of Pliny the Elder, who made it his mission to catalogue over 20,000 "scientific" facts, …
9 months ago
Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey: The FDA's Stronghold
Episode 36
Frances refused FDA approval of thalidomide for treating morning sickness until it was deemed safe... which it wasn't. Aarati tells the story of the …
9 months, 1 week ago
Dr. Kamala Sohonie: The Patriotic Biochemist
Episode 35
Even a Nobel Prize laureate couldn't stand in her way! Aarati tells the story of the first Indian woman to get a PhD in science and how she used it t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Gustaf Dalén: Illuminating Lighthouses
Episode 34
For someone who was literally blinded by science, Gustaf remained optimistic. And why shouldn't he have been? He saved countless lives and won the No…
11 months ago
Kristian Birkeland: The Aurora Borealis Adventurer
Episode 33
Meet the scientist whose discoveries led to him almost winning the Nobel Prize SEVEN times. From the Aurora Borealis, to electromagnetic cannons, to …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Dr. William Dement: The Sleep Doctor
Episode 32
We spend about 33% of our lives sleeping but during that time, our brain is still incredibly active. In this episode, we talk about Dr. William Demen…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Roxie Laybourne: The Feather Inspector
Episode 31
Any pilot will tell you, bird strikes are unfortunately a common occurrence. But thanks to Roxie's work, the skies are less dangerous for airplanes a…
1 year ago
Dr. Santiago Ramon y Cajal: The Artistic Neuroscientist
Episode 30
From wild child to a Nobel laureate! Aarati tells the story of the artistic scientist whose beautifully intricate drawings unraveled the secrets of t…
1 year ago
Dr. José Manuel Rodríguez Delgado: The Mind Controller
Episode 29
Mind control is more than science fiction! Arpita tells the story of a scientist who could make charging bulls stop dead in their tracks and cats lic…
1 year, 1 month ago
Dr. Elmer S. Imes: The Quantum Spectroscopist
Episode 28
What causes a quantum jump? Aarati tells the story of Dr. Elmer Imes, a Harlem Renaissance man who proved that the rotation and vibration of molecule…
1 year, 1 month ago