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Math! Science! History!

Gabrielle Birchak

Why do some scientific breakthroughs look different up close than they do in our textbooks? How did math quietly shape the modern world? Math! Science! History! explores the human side of discovery, including the rivalries, the failed attempts, the bold ideas, and the marginalized voices behind the equations and experiments that changed science, technology, and everyday life. Hosted by Gabrielle Birchak, who holds degrees in mathematics and journalism, the show connects codebreaking, astronomy,

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14:25

Episode 47 - International Day of Women and Girls In...

Math! Science! History! ·

2021/02/09

On February 11 the United Nations honors the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Science and gender equality are essential for the development of science. This day is a reminder to us all that women deserve to be part of the world of science. For more history of about math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on

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Episode 46 - Eponymy and the Sexagesimal Spiral

Math! Science! History! ·

2021/01/26

Even though there is a Multiplication Map attributed to Tesla, I've taken liberties to call it Birchak's Sumerian Sexagesimal Spiral, because of eponymy. If none of this makes sense, it will once you listen to my latest podcast on eponymy. For more pictures and descriptions of the sexagesimal spiral, along with other stories about the history of math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast

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Episode 45: Reposting Episode 15 Hypatia of Alexandria

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2021/01/12

This is a reposted podcast about Hypatia. The story of Hypatia of Alexandria is almost 2,000 years old. She was one of our earliest female mathematicians, astronomers, philosophers, and professors. But above all of that, she was loved by Alexandria! So why was she murdered?! The answer is in the podcast! If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem

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Episode 44 - It's the 2020 Math Science History...

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/12/22

The annual 2020 Math Science History Holiday Puzzle is UP!! This year the first person to respond with the correct answer receives a $25 Amazon gift card! The details are in the podcast and at MathScienceHistory.com. Thank you for a wonderful year! Until 2021, carpe diem! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. We Wish You a Merry Christmas by the U.S. Naval Academy. Ambient

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Episode 43 - Nikola Tesla

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/12/08

If there is one word to describe Nikola Tesla, it would be brilliant! His inventions, ideas, and patents changed the world. One of his greatest inventions, the AC power motor, enabled us with the ability to power our homes with electricity. For more pictures and descriptions of Tesla's AC motor, along with other stories about the history of math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the

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Episode 42 - Misconceptions in Math

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2020/11/25

No, Napoleon Bonaparte was not short. This historical misconception is often cited as fact. In math there are many misconceptions like boys are smarter at math than girls. But, that is not true! The details are all in the podcast! For more information about some of these celebrities, including their works in science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her

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Episode 41 - The Brains Behind the Talent

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/11/11

Some celebrities are tremendous actors and musicians, and some actors and musicians are also tremendous scientists and mathematicians. Who are these brainiacs?! You might be surprised! For more information about some of these celebrities, including their works in science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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Episode 40 - The Power of Play

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/10/27

The toys of the industrial revolution have contributed a great deal to science. This is no accident. Sometimes our greatest moments of discovery happen when our minds are curious and at play. If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd

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Episode 39 - Full Steam Ahead

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/10/13

Today, some of our fastest electric hypercars produce almost 2,000 horsepower. But what does horsepower mean? And what do sports cars have to do with the industrial revolution? It's all in the podcast Math! Science! History! If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit

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Episode 38 - Pascal's Higher Power

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/09/26

Pascal's triangle is a triangular pattern of binomial coefficients. If that makes no sense, in real life, you can use Pascal's triangle to figure out combinations of things, like pizza! The incredible story of Blaise Pascal is all in the podcast! If you want to read more about Pascal's triangle as well as the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book

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Episode 37 - Imaginary Numbers

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/08/20

Imaginary boyfriends are nice. But imaginary numbers are better! Where did they come from? And who decided to name them imaginary? The answers are all in the podcast! If you want to read more about the history of math and science, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is

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Episode 36 - First there was Infinity, Second there...

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/08/06

Infinity has been around for forever! (Pun intended) But, ever since it's conception, it has evolved and changed by the power of Georg Cantor who proved that infinity comes in different sizes! For more information on infinity, as well as additional math not mentioned in the podcast, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit

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Episode 35 - Quantum Computers and Brahmagupta

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2020/07/23

Just recently the National Science Foundation awarded UC Berkeley $25 million to create a multi-university institute to create quantum computers. This will take math to a whole new level, much like Brahmagupta did in 628 CE! If you want to see more details about Brahmagupta's math, as well as other posts about the history of math and science, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! To buy my book

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Episode 34 - The Power of Statistics

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/07/15

Statistics are awesome! If you know the data, stats can get you out of any argument. The history of statistics goes back over 5,000 years. And get this, one of the most prominent statisticians was not an academic mathematician. And all the details are in the podcast! If you are interested in learning more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my

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Episode 33 - In Heaven There is No Beer

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/07/01

The history of beer goes way back to Mesopotamia in 6000 BCE, when it was fermented in clay pots. Since then the evolution of beer has provided us a delicious brew that hits the spot! If you are interested in hearing more about the future of cryptography, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and running! Until next week, Carpe Diem!! Gabrielle All music is public domain

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Episode 32 - Percy Julian

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/06/18

Despite his multiple honorary doctorates and being named Chicagoan of the Year, Chemist Dr. Percy Julian found himself up a tree with a shotgun defending his property because he was black and couldn't get help from the police to protect his property. You can find the transcripts as well as blogs on the history of math and science on my Website at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and

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Episode 31 - Thomas Fuller America's first African...

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/06/05

Thomas Fuller was 14 when he was taken from Africa in 1724. As an American slave who became an international genius, he proved to the world that skin color does not determine one's intelligence. You can find the transcripts as well as blogs on the history of math and science on my Website at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and running! To purchase my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life,

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Episode 30 - Cryptography

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/05/17

I've got another secret! And I thought I had hidden it well. That is until someone broke my code and told on me! If you are interested in hearing more about the future of cryptography, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and running! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next week, Carpe Diem!! Gabrielle All music is

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Episode 29 - Halley's Comet

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/05/04

On the early morning of May 5, Halley's Comet will help to light up our night sky to let us see the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower! The shower will be viewable all week! If you are interested in seeing how Halley's Comet travels through our galaxy, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and running! You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life here on Amazon

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Episode 28 - Shave and a Haircut

Math! Science! History! ·

2020/04/26

How does one get a haircut during a pandemic? It's almost as puzzling as Georg Cantor's Barber Puzzle! If you are interested in reading more about the set theory behind the Barber Puzzle, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee, because every cup of coffee keeps my podcast up and running! Until next week, Carpe Diem!! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com

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