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Dr. James Lind: The Scurvy Clinician
Episode 39
An orange a day keeps the scurvy away! Aarati tells the story of the 18th century naval physician who set up the very first clinical trial to figure …
1 year, 1 month ago
Alessandro Volta: The First Battery
Episode 38
So much of our modern life runs on batteries: laptops, cell phones, electric cars, watches, remotes, even toothbrushes! Aarati tells the story of the…
1 year, 2 months ago
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, …
1 year, 2 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 …
1 year, 3 months 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…
1 year, 4 months 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…
1 year, 4 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 …
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 5 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months ago