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Jacques Piccard: The Deep Sea Diver
Episode 27
The Mariana Trench is the deepest and least explored part of our oceans. Hold your breath while Arpita tells the story of the first scientist to make…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dr. Charles Richter: Measuring Earthquakes
Episode 26
From tiny tremors to catastrophic disasters, earthquakes are a difficult phenomenon to measure. Aarati tells the story of Charles Richter, a man who …
1 year, 2 months ago
Jack Parsons: The Troubled Rocket Scientist
Episode 25
Happy new year! We're starting 2025 with an EXPLOSIVE episode! Arpita tells the story of Jack Parsons, the founder of JPL, who had some dark and unex…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wilson Bentley: The Snowflake Man
Episode 24
Taking photographs of microscopic snow crystals is an art. Aarati tells the story of the man who braved blizzards in his obsession to capture the bea…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dr. Brigitte Askonas: The Mother of Immunology
Episode 23
From antibodies to killer T cells, there isn't a part of the immune system Brigitte didn't study. Aarati tells the story of a true pioneer in immunol…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley: Founder of the FDA
Episode 22
Would you drink embalmed milk?! Arpita tells the story of the scientist who cracked down on harmful preservatives and additives in food and started t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Dr. Wilhelm Röntgen: Discovering X-rays
Episode 21
As soon as X-rays were discovered, scientists realized the potential they had to revolutionize healthcare. Aarati tells the story of the very first p…
1 year, 5 months ago
Dr. Bennet Omalu: The NFL Whistleblower
Episode 20
It's football season! Arpita tells the story of a pathologist who publicized some of the dangers facing NFL players. Come for the football, stay for …
1 year, 6 months ago
Dr. John B. Watson: The Fear Psychologist
Episode 19
Are rats and spiders actually scary or have you just been conditioned to think so? Aarati tells the story of a controversial psychologist whose "Litt…
1 year, 6 months ago
Dr. Svetlana Mojsov: The Unsung Ozempic Hero
Episode 18
Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere, but there is one scientist who has been left out of all the news articles. Arpita tells the story of a female immi…
1 year, 7 months ago