Math! Science! History! (Gabrielle Birchak)

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	Date	Titre	Durée
	21 Feb 2025	FLASHCARDS: So...Mistakes Happen	00:05:25
It's Flashcard Friday! Have you ever made a mistake, and then realized it was the best mistake you've ever made?! Today's Flashcard is about a vacation, a petri dish and a mistake. For the transcripts, come visit us at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	23 Dec 2021	REPOST: Math! Science! History! Introduction	00:11:15
Math is part of our genetic makeup, and history proves it to be true! From 30,000 years ago to today, math has guided us, inspired us, and fueled our scientific progress. For more information on the ancient Mesopotamian clay tablet, you can see them up close on Dr. Bill Casselman's website at http://www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/Euclid/ybc/ybc.html. You can also read more about the tablet at Mathematical Association of America at https://www.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/the-best-known-old-babylonian-tablet To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	18 Apr 2025	FLASHCARDS: Gerrymandering and the Math Behind the Maps	00:07:59
🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore one of the most quietly powerful forces in American democracy: gerrymandering. From its origin over 200 years ago to its impact on today’s elections, gerrymandering is both a political weapon and a mathematical puzzle. We break down the mathematical principles used to detect gerrymandering, explore real court cases in Southern states, and examine how computer science and voter data are used to both draw and fight unfair districts. You’ll also learn how other countries handle redistricting—and what the U.S. can learn from them. Whether you're a math geek, a science lover, or just a concerned citizen, this episode gives you practical tools and knowledge to take action against one of the most manipulative practices in modern politics. ✅ 3 Things You Can Do to Stop Gerrymandering - Support Independent Redistricting Commissions Advocate for fair districting in your state by supporting or starting initiatives to create nonpartisan redistricting commissions. - Use Data Tools to Analyze Your District Explore your voting maps using free tools like Dave’s Redistricting App or PlanScore to see if your district is gerrymandered—and share your findings with your community. - Vote in State and Local Elections Remember, state legislators often control the redistricting process. Voting in state and judicial elections is one of the most powerful ways to influence how future maps are drawn. 📚 Resources to Learn More About Gerrymandering 🧠 Educational & Research-Based Brennan Center for Justice – Redistricting & Gerrymandering In-depth articles, research, and legal updates on redistricting and voting rights. Princeton Gerrymandering Project Offers tools, research, and nonpartisan analysis for creating and evaluating fair district maps. FiveThirtyEight’s Gerrymandering Explainers Data journalism and interactive pieces exploring how gerrymandering affects elections. 🛠️ Tools for Public Use Dave’s Redistricting App A powerful tool for citizens to draw, analyze, and compare congressional and state maps. PlanScore Provides a scoring system to evaluate gerrymandering in district maps based on real election data. 📖 Books Ratfked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy by David Daley An investigative look into how gerrymandering has shaped U.S. politics post-2010. Drawing the Lines: Constraints on Partisan Gerrymandering in U.S. Politics by Nicholas R. Seabrook A deeper academic and legal dive into how redistricting works and how it's abused. 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	06 Aug 2020	Infinity	00:15:23
Albert Einstein once said, “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” This leads me to wonder many things: One, will we ever evolve into intelligent beings? Two, is the universe really infinite? And three, what is infinity? Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	28 Jan 2025	Fibonacci and His Lovin' Lagomorphs	00:21:53
Rabbits are known for their breeding expertise. And the mathematician Fibonacci utilized that knowledge to create a thought experiment that led to a sequence of numbers that we refer to as the Fibonacci Sequence. This sequence can also be drawn into a curve that we see in nature and within our DNA. Yes, we are all mathematically connected! To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music has no Copyright and no rights reserved. The Gift of Stars by Lloyd Rogers The Secret to Growing Up by Lee Rosevere I Need You by Holizna From Page to Practice by Bryan Teoh
	15 Jan 2025	REPOST: Happy Earth Day	00:14:07
Due to the L.A. fires, I am reposting an older podcast about the history of Earth Day. It is sad to note that in my intro, you will hear alarming sirens in the background, which juxtaposes the beautiful sound of the birds chirping in the reposted podcast I recorded five years ago. If you want to donate to help those affected by the L.A. fires, I have several links on my Website at www.MathScienceHistory.com. Thank you so much for your contribution and help! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	09 Feb 2021	International Day of Women and Girls In Science	00:14:25
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 Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All Music by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/
	27 Aug 2024	Falling Leaves and Helicopters	00:18:54
Helicopters have a rich history that began with the falling leaves from the Tree of Heaven. Today, we have NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flying on Mars. It's a beautiful history that has pushed the boundaries of what is possible and provided promising new horizons in aviation and beyond. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	11 Nov 2019	Nigel Tufnel and Doubling the Cube	00:08:31
Happy 11-11! t's Nigel Tufnel Day! If you've seen Spinal Tap, you know that D-minor is the saddest of all keys. You also know that Nigel didn't know the difference between inches and feet, much like the ancient Delians didn't know the difference between length and volume. The Delian Problem, also known as Doubling the Cube, provides a problem that is impossible to solve. This fun problem is definitely worth tackling and learning more about! If you want to learn more about the Delian Problem, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com where I provide links to a more thorough explanation, as well as to the infamous Stonehenge scene that I'm talking about. To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Until next week, Happy Nigel Tufnel Day! Thanks for listening! - Gabrielle Birchak Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	17 May 2022	Who Murdered Ferrari?!	00:21:17
This is part three of my series about the diabolical world of math in Renaissance Italy! In my last episode, Tartaglia became a mathematical celebrity. In this episode, Tartaglia meets Ferrari, then Ferrari is found murdered! Who murdered Ferrari?! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. Until next time, carpe diem! To purchase my book, Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit https://a.co/d/5u1Jsn8 All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 May 2022	Galileo and the Inquisition Part 2	00:12:09
When we last left off, Saint Thomas Aquinas was determined to join the Dominican order. However, it didn’t go well with the family, and his mother was not happy. What follows are the details of his effect on the Galileo Affair. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	03 Feb 2020	Roger Arliner Young	00:15:06
It's Black History Month! This week, I introduce Dr. Roger Arliner Young. She was America's first black, female zoologist to get her doctorate. This month I'll be honoring the black, noble goddesses in STEM who inspire, motivate, and forge paths for those who have been marginalized. Each week I'll talk about one of my favorite sheroes who succeeded despite our structural racism and antiquated gender bias. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	27 Feb 2020	2020 is Leap Year	00:14:23
This year, February 28 is not the last day of the month! Happy Leap Year! If you aren't familiar with the origins of Leap Year, have I got a story for you!! I also explain how Leap Year is organized! If you are interested in reading stories about the history of math and science, please feel free to visit me at my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you so much for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Birchak Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	30 Dec 2019	The Roaring 20s	00:16:55
The 2020s are upon us!! One hundred years ago, the 1920s produced a wealth of technology and discoveries! But, did you know that the other 20s since the first century brought us some amazing math, science, and technology?! If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	11 Feb 2025	Happy Black History Month Canada!	00:27:19
It's February and in Canada, Germany and the United States it's Black History Month! Today's episode celebrates three prominent Black Canadian scientists whose contributions to science made significant impacts not only in Canada, but around the world; they are William Allen Jones, Anderson Ruffin Abbott, and Sophia Bethena Jones. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. No. 12 in F Major - Antonin Dvořák - Musopen String Quartet Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers
	06 May 2022	Pseu-Pseu-Pseudio Pseudomathematics	00:14:24
Many of us have heard about pseudoscience, which is a system of theories that are wrongly considered to be scientific. But have you ever heard of pseudomathematics? How about mathematical crankery? If you want to read more about pseudomathematics, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	02 Aug 2022	REPOST: Archimedes and his Pi	00:12:40
In June 2022, Emma Haruka Iwao and her team at Google computed pi to 100 trillion digits! But this number 3.1415, first determined by Archimedes, only had three digits. Archimedes left a huge impression on the world of math! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. For more information about podcasting through Libsyn, visit www.Libsyn.com and use the promo code FRIEND to get the first month free! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	30 Mar 2021	It's a decimal, not a period.	00:11:58
The history of the decimal is fairly new! Before the decimal, mathematicians just listed either values or fractions. And the best part about the decimal is that it's nothing like a period. 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 https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. No copyright - No rights reserved - Royalty Free - 1. The Little Prince - Gift of the Stars 2. Catastrophe of Meaning 3. On the Sensations of Tone - Urban Toys
	15 Dec 2021	It's the 2021 Holiday Puzzle!	00:15:19
It's that time of year! It's time for my Annual Holiday Puzzle! And it's my THIRD Annual Puzzle! (I can't believe the podcast is going on three years!) This year I am upping the ante! If you can solve the puzzles, and be the first person to email me the correct answers to Gabrielle@MathScienceHistory.com, you will win a $40 Amazon gift card and a dye-cut Math! Science! History! sticker! To see a written version, the transcripts are at https://www.MathScienceHistory.com 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	20 Aug 2020	Imaginary Numbers	00:12:47
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 public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	31 May 2022	Ancient Women in Science	00:16:38
We have many female contemporaries of women in science today. Believe it or not, even in ancient history, Rome had a few exceptional female contemporaries in science as well! For more information on Hypatia, you can listen here: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/ep-15-hypatia-of-alexandria To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	04 Apr 2025	FLASHCARDS: Hot and Cold Hacks for Temp Conversion	00:06:58
FLASHCARDS: Hot and Cold Hacks for Temp Conversion 🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Flashcard Friday on Math, Science, History, we dive into the fascinating history of temperature measurement and introduce an easy mental trick for converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Learn how Gabriel Fahrenheit and Anders Celsius developed their temperature scales, why different countries use different systems, and how a simple formula can help you quickly convert between them—so you’ll never pack the wrong clothes for your trip again! 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The History of Temperature Scales ✔️ Quick Mental Conversion Trick ✔️ Why Different Countries Use Different Scales 🏛 Links & Resources: Thermometers! Round Galileo Thermometer https://amzn.to/43vRe4r Analog Weather Station https://amzn.to/4bisRJa Galileo Thermometer with Glass Globe Barometer https://amzn.to/4igK5sA Retro Indoor Outdoor Thermometer https://amzn.to/3QybgmP 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	22 Oct 2019	Let's keep this discrete	00:10:47
I have a secret about my celebrity crush. But we must be discrete about it! If you are interested in learning more about discrete math and my favorite Die Hard puzzle, please feel free to visit me at www.mathsciencehistory.com and read more about it (there are visuals too). To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Also, while you are at my Website, please feel free to click on the coffee link and buy me a cup of coffee! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	02 Dec 2019	Reading Ancient Herculaneum Scrolls	00:14:04
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, it destroyed yet preserved the ancient world of Herculaneum, along with the Villa de Papyri. In 1752, excavators discovered almost 1,800 scrolls, that today we are finally able to "unwrap" and read thanks to Artificial Intelligence. You can find more video, images, and more details about these ancient papyri at my Website www.MathScienceHistory.com Thanks for listening! - Gabrielle Birchak Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	19 Nov 2024	Francois Viete: The Mathematical Lawyer	00:24:07
François Viète was a lawyer and a cryptanalyst. As Spain was encroaching on France, his cryptography skills revealed how Spain would take down his beloved country. He did more than just alert the King. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Show music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	25 Nov 2020	Misconceptions in Math	00:17:25
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 Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Creative Commons Royalty Free Music - The Little Prince by Lloyd Rogers - A Journey Beyond by Christian Bodhi on Pixabay
	26 Apr 2020	Shave and a Haircut	00:06:23
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! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Until next week, Carpe Diem!! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	21 Jun 2022	Time Travel's Past	00:18:59
Yes! Time Travel has a past! The history of time travel goes as far back as 400 BCE! Time travel stories empower us with insight into how we could have corrected the past or how we can change the future! Where would you like to travel to?! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. For more information about podcasting through Libsyn, visit www.Libsyn.com and use the promo code FRIEND to get the first month free! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	28 Feb 2025	FLASHCARDS: The Rule of 72 Explained: How Fast Will Your Money Grow?	00:05:44
🔎 Episode Overview In this Flashcard Friday episode of Math! Science! History!, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful math trick: The Rule of 72. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for your investment to double? Or how quickly inflation can cut your purchasing power in half? The Rule of 72 offers a quick mental shortcut to estimate these changes without needing a calculator. Join host Gabrielle Birchak as she breaks down the math behind this rule, explains why it works, and explores real-world applications in investing, savings, and inflation. Learn how small percentage changes can significantly impact your financial future, and discover why savvy investors use this rule to guide their decisions. Whether you're new to finance or just love a good math hack, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Tune in, get smarter, and impress your friends with this easy mental math trick. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The Rule of 72 is a Quick Way to Estimate Doubling Time ✔️ It Works for Both Investments and Inflation ✔️ Could be a great party trick, if you’re feeling nerdy 🏛 Links & Resources: 📖 Read more: 33 SMALL BUSINESS CALCULATIONS: https://amzn.to/4ic87Fb 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: @mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: @math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc
	15 Oct 2019	The Matilda Effect	00:13:46
In 1870 Matilda Joslyn Gage published her tract "Woman as Inventor." This pamphlet listed many women in science who went unnoticed while their male counterparts received accolades. Even this year, not one woman received a Nobel in science or medicine. This podcast names the many women who deserved scientific accolades for their contributions to science. And, it lists several things we can do to fix the Matilda Effect! If you would like to read more about the Matilda Effect and several tremendous women in science, you can read more at https://www.mathsciencehistory.com To buy the book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit https://a.co/d/2WvrH1S Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	09 Feb 2020	Shirley Ann Jackson	00:10:35
It's Black History Month! This week, I talk about Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson. She is America's first black, female physicist to earn her doctorate. This month I am honoring the black, noble goddesses in STEM who inspire, motivate, and forge paths for those who have been marginalized. Each week I talk about one of my favorite sheroes who succeeded despite our structural racism and antiquated gender bias. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	31 Mar 2024	Catherine Macaulay and her Call for Educational Equality	00:09:18
As Women's History Month ends, I want to introduce you to Catherine Macaulay, an eighteenth-century British historian who called for equality in education. She believed that by providing education to young girls and women, we could let go of social opinions and develop human potential. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, feel free to donate to the podcast through that cup of coffee button. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit me at https://mathsciencehistory.com/hypatia-the-sum-of-her-life/ Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	13 Oct 2020	Full Steam Ahead	00:13:31
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 https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	18 Jun 2020	Percy Julian	00:13:37
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 family and his house. How and why did such a prominent individual have to resort to such measures to protect all that he worked for? The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	18 Mar 2025	Empowering the Next Generation: Irene Duah-Kessie on Rise In STEM	00:33:40
🔎 Episode Overview In this special Podcasthon Week episode of Math Science History, I sit down with Irene Duah-Kessie, the founder and executive director of Rise In STEM (RiseinSTEM.ca). Rise In STEM is a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Irene shares her inspiring journey, the impact of mentorship, and how her organization is breaking barriers in STEM education. As part of Podcasthon (Podcasthon.org), this episode highlights an incredible organization making a difference. If you’re passionate about supporting diversity in STEM, tune in and learn how you can contribute! Support Rise In STEM: You can donate to Rise In STEM by visiting their website at RiseinSTEM.ca. Your support helps fund mentorship programs, scholarships, and STEM education initiatives for students who need them most. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The Importance of Representation in STEM: Why mentorship and visibility matter for young students from underrepresented backgrounds. The Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Nonprofit: Irene shares the behind-the-scenes efforts to provide resources and mentorship. How You Can Make a Difference: Ways to support Rise In STEM through volunteering, donations, and community outreach. 🏛 Links & Resources: Rise In STEM https://RiseinSTEM.ca Podcasthon https://www.Podcasthon.org 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	19 Nov 2019	Euclid's Elements	00:11:29
Euclid's Elements is considered one of the most foundational bodies of work in the field of mathematics. Written around 300 BCE (over 2,000 YEARS AGO!), it was a textbook that provided students the opportunity to learn most of the theories and propositions written at that time. However, even though it was groundbreaking, there was already a history of math that preceded this book, as you will find out. If you are interested in learning more about the history of math and science, please feel free to visit me at my website, www.mathsciencehistory.com! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	01 Aug 2023	The Book Hypatia The Sum of Her Life	00:09:55
Hypatia was one of the first female mathematicians that we know of. Her accomplishments were many. She was a valued Alexandrian teacher who taught mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. She was a government advisor and was respected by leader all across the Roman Empire. Unfortunately, her death overshadows the sum of her incredible life. In this podcast, I read the first chapter of my book titled Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life! If you are interested in reading my book, please visit us at https://mathsciencehistory.com/hypatia-the-sum-of-her-life/ To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. Until next time, carpe diem! Music created by Studio Kora3000. The license has been made available for commercial use through Pond5.
	24 Nov 2021	Zeno's Paradoxes	00:15:57
Have you ever been in a moment in your life where you wished something would change, but it doesn't? Time passes by and nothing changes. In physics and mathematics, this is known as the Quantum Zeno Effect. If you want to read more about this effect, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	19 Jan 2020	Physics of the Flip Flap Rollercoaster	00:09:52
In the 19th century, rollercoasters were new and exciting. Sometimes too exciting. Like, a 12 G-force, break your neck exciting! How was this even possible in 1895?! If you are interested in reading more about the physics and math of these early rollercoasters, or are interested in learning more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	23 Jul 2020	Quantum Computers and Brahmagupta	00:12:17
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, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	30 Mar 2020	REPOST: Chaos Theory	00:11:32
What is most mathematically wonderful about Chaos Theory is the reminder that we can find ordered structures in the chaos that surrounds us. These structures are actually the mathematical tools that we use to find order. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit my website, https://www.mathsciencehistory.com - and while you are there, please feel free to click on that coffee button and buy me a cup of coffee! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	08 Oct 2024	Ancient Spookiness	00:22:14
It's Halloween season! Our obsession with spooky stories goes back over 2,000 years! Today's podcast tells of an ancient haunting, as well as some recent ones! And, you will hear about some scientists who honor the paranormal. It's going to get spooooooky!! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers and has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	17 Sep 2019	Welcome to Math! Science! History!	00:08:49
Long before our history books were written, many etchings were calculations. Math has been the foundation of our ancestral intellect. From etchings on bones to the geometrical calculations of our cosmos, math has guided us with every epiphany! This podcast is about the history of people, innovations, and theories that have spurred us on to the unimaginable discoveries of our ineffable future! Welcome to Math! Science! History! For more information, please visit Math! Science! History! All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. No copyright - No rights reserved - Royalty Free
	27 Oct 2020	The Power of Play	00:13:39
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 Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	18 Feb 2025	REPOST: Dr. Roger Arliner Young	00:16:17
It's Black History Month! This week is a repost from season one about Dr. Roger Arliner Young. She was America's first black, female zoologist to get her doctorate. This month I'll be honoring the black, noble goddesses in STEM who inspire, motivate, and forge paths for those who have been marginalized. She is, no doubt, one of my favorite sheroes who succeeded despite our structural racism and antiquated gender bias. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	07 Mar 2025	FLASHCARDS! Women in Leadership	00:10:25
🔎 Episode Overview In this special Women’s History Month episode of Math! Science! History! Flashcards, we explore the significance of women in leadership and why recognizing their contributions is more important than ever. We dive into the historic 1893 Congress of Women at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where brilliant women like Ellen Swallow Richards, Mary Putnam Jacobi, and Christine Ladd-Franklin made their mark in science, medicine, and mathematics. Their pioneering work laid the foundation for gender equality in academia and beyond. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The role of the 1893 Congress of Women in advancing gender equality in science and academia. ✅ The groundbreaking contributions of Ellen Swallow Richards in environmental science and sanitation. ✅ How Mary Putnam Jacobi shattered myths about women in medicine and advocated for medical education. ✅ Christine Ladd-Franklin’s revolutionary work in mathematical logic and color vision. ✅ Why Women’s History Month is essential for acknowledging and continuing the legacy of women’s contributions. 📚 Books to Read: The Science and Art of Home Sanitation – Ellen Swallow Richards Mary Putnam Jacobi and the Politics of Medicine in Nineteenth-Century America – Carla Bittel Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World – Rachel Ignotofsky The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science – Julie Des Jardins 🔗 Additional Resources: Smithsonian Women’s History Initiative – https://womenshistory.si.edu National Women’s History Museum – https://www.womenshistory.org The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) – https://www.awis.org 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	03 Dec 2024	Elizebeth Friedman Codebreaking Legacy	00:29:23
In 1916, Elizebeth Smith Friedman's, a budding literary analyst, was visiting Chicago when her career took an unexpected turn. Taking a job at Riverbank Laboratories analyzing Shakespeare, she eventually went on to be one of our most prominent codebreakers. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Spy Zone by Pablo Perez The Secret to Growing Up by Lee Rosevere Now You Are Here by Sergey Cheremisinov Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod Gifts of the Stars by Lloyd Rodgers
	08 Apr 2025	Gérard Desargues: A Genius Who Revolutionized Geometry	00:20:22
🔎 Episode Overview: In this episode of Math, Science, History, we dive into the fascinating life and work of Gérard Desargues, the 17th-century mathematician, engineer, and architect whose groundbreaking ideas in projective geometry laid the foundation for modern mathematical thought. Despite his contributions, Desargues’ work was largely ignored during his lifetime, overshadowed by more well-known figures like René Descartes. However, his theorem and insights into perspective have since become essential in fields ranging from architecture to computer graphics. Join us as we explore how Desargues’ ideas helped shape the way we understand space, depth, and geometry today! 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The Birth of Projective Geometry – How Desargues developed the mathematical principles behind perspective and why his theorem remains crucial in geometry. His Overlooked Legacy – Why Desargues’ work was ignored for centuries and how it was rediscovered in the 19th century. Modern Applications – How his ideas are used today in architecture, engineering, computer graphics, and even virtual reality. 🏛 Links & Resources: Oeuvres de Desargues (Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics) (French Edition) https://amzn.to/4inV9Ve History of Projective Geometry – Encyclopedia Britannica. Marin Mersenne and the Mathematical Circle – Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	08 Dec 2019	Admiral Grace Hopper	00:08:50
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was born on December 9, 1906, in New York, New York. The story of her brilliance and her life is inspiring. She exemplified perseverance. From college to the Navy to her work with compilers, she never gave up! I have a video on my Website of her interview on 60 Minutes, which is one of my favorites. www.MathScienceHistory.com To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, Carpe Diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	26 Jan 2020	Science, Literature, and Logic	00:11:03
January 27 marks the 188th anniversary of Lewis Carrol's birthday. Many people know him as the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Many don't know that he was also a mathematician, who wove logic into his story. If you are interested in seeing diagrams and an explanation of the logic that he used in the Mad Hatter Tea Party dialogue, or are interested in reading literature by scientists and mathematicians, www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	16 Feb 2020	Angie Turner King	00:09:06
It's Black History Month! Dr. Angie Turner King left a huge legacy in the world of black academia in STEM. She didn't just forge a path, she built a highway for African Americans in STEM. Her legacy includes Katherine Johnson and Jasper Brown, just to name a couple. She was voted as a favorite professor and she helped to change the landscape of academic diversity. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	06 Aug 2024	The Story of Omar Khayyam	00:13:51
Omar Khayyam was a brilliant mathematician in Iran in the 11th century. But, he was also an interdisciplinary thinker, which means that he was also an astronomer, a philosopher, a political advisor, and a poet. Even today his poems are read and revered around the world. To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	28 Mar 2025	FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine	00:06:33
FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of Math, Science, History, we journey back to ancient Athens to uncover the legendary story of Agnodice, a woman who risked everything to practice medicine in a world where women weren’t even allowed to learn it. Disguised as a man, trained by one of the greatest physicians of the time, and beloved by her patients, Agnodike became a symbol of resistance and compassion. But was she a real person, or a myth meant to inspire change? Gabrielle Birchak explores the history, controversy, and legacy of the world’s first known female doctor. Whether fact or fiction, Agnodike's story resonates today in ongoing conversations about gender equality in medicine and science. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Agnodike challenged the norms of ancient Athenian society and risked her life to provide healthcare for women. Why her trial became a pivotal moment for the rights of women in medicine—and what it reveals about ancient gender dynamics. What historians debate about her existence and how her story still influences discussions about gender equity in science and healthcare today. 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	17 May 2020	Cryptography Cryptic History	00:11:12
Cryptography has evolved in such a distinctive way that we can now use it for cryptocurrency, authentication, privacy, and to deter recent advancements in quantum code-breaking. The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	11 May 2022	Sofya Kovalevskaya	00:16:11
Gender disparity is still evident in STEM. But, how hard was it in the 19th century? Sofya Kovalevskaya's efforts to become a full professor show just how hard it was. To read about Kovalevskaya, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 May 2022	Was it for the math? Or the money?	00:15:23
In my last podcast, I note that in 1494 Fra Luca Pacioli published his book the Summa. In the conclusion of his book, Pacioli posited an impossible problem! This roused curiosity and diabolical activity! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserve
	11 May 2022	This Accountant is Fire!	00:14:44
Taxes and magic. Yes, the two go together in this story about Fra Luca Pacioli, who wrote one of the first textbooks on accounting - and magic! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. For more info on Lock Paper Scissors, please visit https://www.LockPaperScissors.co 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 by Lloyd Rodgers is in the Public Domain and has no copyright and no rights reserved
	23 Apr 2024	Climate Scientist and Suffragette Eunice Foote	00:18:50
During the month of Earth Day, it is justifiable and poignant that we while we honor Mother Earth, we also honor Eunice Newton Foote, the world's first female climate scientist. Foote perfectly exemplified how women contribute to more than just the places that society wants us to remain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, feel free to donate to the podcast through that cup of coffee button. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit me at https://mathsciencehistory.com/hypatia-the-sum-of-her-life/ Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	22 Mar 2020	Emmy Noether	00:13:44
Emmy Noether was born on March 23, 1882. In her lifetime, she changed the landscape of algebra and physics. Einstein referred to her as a significant creative mathematical genius! Her mathematics and the story of her life are astounding! If you are interested in learning more about Noether's Theorem, I have videos on my Website at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! So please, visit me! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	29 Oct 2019	The Birth of the Internet	00:13:59
On October 29, 1969 two letters were sent from UCLA to Stanford, and Lo! The Internet was Born! From there, the information freeway evolved into a speedway, and now, here we are! Downloading podcasts, watching movies, watching cat videos! If you are interested in reading about its history and seeing photos of 3420 Boelter Hall, where it all began, come visit me at www.mathsciencehistory.com ! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life visit Amazon at https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thanks for listening! Carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	22 Apr 2025	Earth Day 2050 – A World News Report	00:29:24
🔎 Episode Overview Step into the future for a special Earth Day broadcast unlike any other. From rising seas in Bangladesh to the climate-solidarity corridors of Cascadia, this immersive episode of Math, Science, History explores the realities of our changing planet, told as if the year is 2050. You’ll hear breaking climate reports from around the globe, fictional interviews with future experts, and a closing message that brings us back to the present, reminding us that the future is not yet written, and that there’s still time to shape it. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: Climate migration is already happening—by 2050, hundreds of millions may be displaced, but how we respond now determines what kind of world they move into. Not all nations will follow the same path—Canada, in this imagined future, became a global beacon of justice, cooperation, and climate leadership. It's a reminder that bold, humane action is possible. Your voice matters—climate change isn’t only about science. It’s about justice, storytelling, memory, and imagination. The future will reflect the values we fight for today. 🏛 Links & Resources: Climate Reality Project – Global climate leadership training Indigenous Climate Action – Land-centered climate justice 350.org – Campaigns to end fossil fuels David Suzuki Foundation – Canadian science + policy advocacy 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music and Sounds: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Positive Ambient music at Freesound by Muyo5438 Horror Piano Sound at Freesound by ZHR0 unloading fishing vessel 150521_08.flac by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/274842/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Vrhloga - Mono - In the middle of a grove.wav by dibko -- https://freesound.org/s/686632/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Until next time, carpe diem!
	08 Dec 2020	Nikola Tesla	00:12:02
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 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 Creative Commons Royalty Free Music - The Little Prince by Lloyd Rogers
	05 Jun 2020	Thomas Fuller	00:13:26
Thomas Fuller. He was born in 1710 in Africa. He was known as the Virginia calculator. Benjamin Rush wanted to see slavery abolished. He believed that Fuller was the perfect individual to make his case. The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	04 May 2020	Halley's Comet	00:09:38
There was that time on May 6, 1910, when a red ball of light approached our Earth’s sky as King Edward the seventh suffered a series of heart attacks and died. However, in that same month, as the ball grew brighter and approached closer to our planet, on May 19, 1910, Oliver Wendell Holmes and his wife Fanny went to a Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue to observe this ball of light. They ended up partying until 2:00 A.M., and then…. The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	07 Feb 2025	FLASHCARDS: Claude Mydorge	00:08:43
You may have never heard of Claude Mydorge, but in the seventeenth century he made a difference in the world of science. Sometimes even the smallest contributions to knowledge can have a lasting impact! Visit us at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	26 Sep 2020	Pascal's Higher Power	00:10:07
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 Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	04 Mar 2025	Tessellations & Tenacity: Marjorie Rice’s Story	00:21:36
🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore the incredible journey of Marjorie Rice—a homemaker who defied expectations and made a lasting impact on the world of mathematics. With nothing more than curiosity, determination, and a pencil, she discovered new classes of pentagonal tilings that had eluded professional mathematicians for decades. We’ll dive into her early life, the moment that sparked her fascination with tessellations, and the innovative methods she used to uncover patterns that changed mathematical history. How did an amateur mathematician working from her kitchen table revolutionize an entire field? And what can we learn from her perseverance and unconventional approach to discovery? Join me as we uncover the remarkable story of Marjorie Rice and her legacy in the world of mathematics. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Marjorie Rice discovered four new types of pentagonal tilings; something experts believed was impossible. ✔️ The importance of independent curiosity in mathematical discovery and how self-taught mathematicians have made major contributions throughout history. ✔️ How pentagonal tilings apply to real-world structures, from architecture to art and even natural patterns. 🏛 Links & Resources: 📖 Read more: Tilings of the Plane by Ehrhard Behrends https://amzn.to/4bcNdUf 📖 Read more: Tessellations: Mathematics, Art and Recreation https://amzn.to/416rkRC 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers From Page to Practice by Bryan Teoh Shopping with Mom by Gabrielle Birchak Until next time, carpe diem!
	23 Aug 2022	Hipparchus-The Trigonometry of our Cosmos	00:15:46
Hipparchus was one of the first mathematicians who trigonometrically defined his astronomical observations through stereographic projection, which is incredibly awe-inspiring! To read the podcast's transcripts and to see a visual description of stereographic projection, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. For Math! Science! History! merch, visit https://www.mathsciencehistory.store/ To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	17 Dec 2019	Eccentric Scientists Holiday Party On!	00:10:45
The holidays are upon us! What better way to celebrate than sharing a fun logic puzzle about five weird scientists and their holiday celebration. For the sake of the puzzle, let us just assume that these scientists are neighbors, and all exist in the same era. They include William Buckland, Tycho Brahe, Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov, Stubbins Ffirth, and Pythagoras. I will post my answers next week on my blog at MathScienceHistory.com - Play along!! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	25 Jun 2024	Abstract Algebra Swimming and Rummikub	00:16:54
My brain got away from me and I found myself going down a rabbit hole. While there, I revisited the math of Evariste Galois and his foundations to Abstract Algebra. I also ventured into the game Rummikub, the Olympics and swimming. Welcome to my brain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, feel free to donate to the podcast through that cup of coffee button. Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 Mar 2021	Plato and Archytas	00:15:26
Agree to disagree. This was the foundation of two ancient philosophers and friends, Archytas and Plato. Plato was a philosophical mathematician, and Archytas was a mechanical engineer. But, the friendship was strong enough to save Plato's life. 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 https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	23 May 2024	The History of Calculators	00:20:51
You know that little app you use on your phone to do your calculations? It has a fun, clunky history full of interesting inventions! The history of the calculator goes as far back as 300 CE with the Salamis Tablet. Today, we can graph in 3-D and solve even the most complex abstract algebraic equations! To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, feel free to donate to the podcast through that cup of coffee button. Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 May 2022	When Women Gather	00:18:03
In eighteenth-century Europe, there was an increase in women entering the field of science, more so than in the seventeenth century. What inspired this incredible movement for women in STEM? To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. If you would like to support my podcast, please visit my website, click on that coffee button, and buy me a cup of coffee! 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 by Lloyd Rodgers is in the Public Domain and has no copyright and no rights reserved
	12 Jul 2022	du Chatelet and Her One True Love	00:18:46
Many people think that Emilie du Chatelet's one true love was Voltaire, but it was not! Who (or what) did she love more?! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Finally, to read the works of du Chatelet, visit www.ProjectVOX.org Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	23 Jul 2024	REPOST: The Physics of the Flip Flap Rollercoaster	00:10:12
To learn more about the physics of roller coasters and read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, please feel free to click on that coffee button and buy me a cup of coffee! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	11 Apr 2025	FLASHCARDS: How Math Can Instantly Improve Your Photography	00:06:38
Welcome to Flashcard Friday on Math Science History! In today’s bite-sized episode, we shift focus, literally and figuratively, onto photography. Whether you're using a smartphone or a professional camera, this quick guide reveals how simple mathematical concepts can dramatically improve your photo compositions. From the rule of thirds to the golden ratio and the exposure triangle, discover how math isn't just behind the lens, it is the lens. Packed with practical tips and examples, this episode shows you how math and creativity go hand in hand when capturing the perfect shot. Three Things You’ll Learn: How to use math-based composition tools like the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and the golden ratio to frame beautiful photographs. The Exposure Triangle explained — how shutter speed, ISO, and aperture work together mathematically to create the perfect lighting and depth. How focal length and depth of field are measured and manipulated using math, helping you control space, distance, and clarity in your photos. 🏛 Links & Resources: Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast and keeps Math Science History going! Photography Books Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson A foundational guide for mastering shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll A visually engaging book with essential tips on composition and style. The Photographer’s Eye by Michael Freeman Deep dive into design, composition, and storytelling through images. The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby Packed with hands-on tips, tricks, and gear suggestions for everyday photographers. Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Exposure by Al Judge Easy-to-follow guide for controlling manual settings to capture perfect images. Photography Tools & Accessories UBeesize 50” Extendable Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Lightweight and portable tripod perfect for phones or compact cameras. Neewer 58-In-1 Camera Accessory Kit A great starter bundle with lens filters, cleaning tools, and tripod adapters. Aureday Ring Light with Tripod Stand Bright, adjustable lighting perfect for portraits or indoor shoots. ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 by Calibrite Professional color calibration tool to perfect your tones in post-production. SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Memory Card (128GB) High-speed memory card built for RAW shooting and HD video recording. 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	22 Dec 2020	The 2020 Math Science History Holiday Puzzle!	00:15:23
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 03 by Sscheidl at Pixabay. A Journey Beyond by Christian Bodhi.
	22 Oct 2024	Spooky Science	00:18:19
This Halloween season at Math! Science! History!, we continue with the spookiness and I share with you my own ghost story! Was it what I thought I saw? Was it real? Or was it science playing tricks on me? Because science can often debunk what we think we see! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers and has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	21 Mar 2025	FLASHCARDS: Quick Physics Tricks for Plumbing Leaks	00:08:03
🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore emergency plumbing fixes using simple math and physics principles. Learn quick tricks to stop leaks under your kitchen sink, whether it's a pipe joint, crack, or hole, until a plumber arrives. Discover why these methods work and how you can use everyday materials like rubber, tape, and even coins to minimize water damage. Plus, get valuable preventative tips to avoid future plumbing issues. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to temporarily fix leaks in pipe joints, cracks, and holes using household items. ✔️ The science behind water pressure, vacuum effects, and compression sealing that makes these fixes effective. ✔️ Essential preventative measures to reduce the risk of plumbing leaks in the future. 📢 📢 📢 Check out the podcast Etymoleon –Word History, the etymology podcast: https://etymoleon.com 🏛 Links & Resources: Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP) – wipp.org (A network supporting women in the plumbing industry) The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – nawic.org (Support and scholarships for women in construction and trades) The United Association (UA) – Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeships – uanet.org Fix a Leak Week Resources – epa.gov/watersense (EPA resources for water conservation and leak repair) 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	11 Jan 2020	Hypatia of Alexandria	00:13:59
The story about 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 ! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	26 Jan 2021	Eponymy and the Sexagesimal Spiral	00:13:39
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 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 by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/
	11 May 2022	Aristotle, St. Aquinas, and the Galileo Affair?	00:15:45
The Greek philosopher Aristotle was born in 384 BCE. The Italian philosopher St. Thomas Aquinas was born in 1225. Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564. Between the three of them, there is a story that spans almost 2000 years. That story is known as the Galileo Affair. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h For Math! Science! History! merch, visit https://www.mathsciencehistory.store/ Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 May 2022	REPOST: Chaos Theory's Flap of a Butterfly's Wings	00:11:30
Fifty years ago Dr. Edward Lorenz coined the term the Butterfly Effect and validated Poincaré's findings on Chaos Theory. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. If you would like to hear an early-release, ad-free version of this podcast, come on over to www.Patreon.com/MathScienceHistory and sign up for a tier! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music by Lloyd Rodgers is in the Public Domain and has no copyright and no rights reserved
	12 Jan 2021	REPOST: Episode 15 Hypatia of Alexandria	00:14:33
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! Gabrielle All Music by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/
	01 Apr 2025	New Scientific Evidence Shakes the Science Community	00:18:21
🔎 Episode Overview In this shocking episode of Math! Science! History!, I uncover groundbreaking new research that challenges everything we thought we knew about the shape of our world. Are NASA and world governments hiding the truth? Could the moon landing have been staged? And what about gravity—is it even real? Buckle up as the podcast takes off into the most explosive scientific revelation of our time… or is it? Prepare to have your mind blown, your worldview questioned, and, by the end of the episode, your skepticism sharpened, as we celebrate April Fools' Day with a lesson in critical thinking and the power of scientific inquiry. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The "new evidence" that “proves” the Earth is flat. Learn about the ultra-secret Institute of Geospatial Realignments and its shocking findings on Earth's curvature (or lack thereof). How conspiracy theories manipulate data. Discover how selective evidence, out-of-context images, and logical fallacies can be used to build a compelling but completely false argument. The importance of real scientific research. Understand why peer review, repeatability, and critical thinking are essential to separating fact from fiction. 🏛 Links & Resources: https://www.landoverbaptist.net/forum/church-forums/creation-science/37168-scientific-proof-the-earth-is-flat https://theonion.com/flat-earthers-explain-why-the-earth-is-flat-1850548548/ https://clickhole.com/ https://wiki.tfes.org/The_Flat_Earth_Wiki https://www.reddit.com/r/FlatEarth/ Look for posts tagged with "Satire" or "Shtposting."* 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	11 Jun 2024	The Murder of Evariste Galois	00:17:30
Evariste Galois was a brilliant mathematician with a passion for justice. He was only 22 when he was murdered. To this day, his murderers remain unknown. But his insightful mathematical theories are known throughout the world. This is his story. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, feel free to donate to the podcast through that cup of coffee button. Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	15 Apr 2025	REPOST! Zeno’s Paradoxes Explained: Time, Motion & the Quantum Zeno Effect	00:16:36
🎧 Episode Overview Have you ever felt like you're stuck in time—waiting for change that never comes? In this episode of Math Science History, Gabrielle dives into the fascinating world of Zeno’s Paradoxes, unraveling the ancient Greek puzzles that continue to influence modern science and mathematics. From Achilles and the tortoise to the Quantum Zeno Effect, this episode draws powerful connections between ancient philosophy, motion, and quantum physics. Whether you're a student, philosopher, or someone who just loves a good paradox, you’ll walk away from this episode with fresh insights and a whole new appreciation for how math, science, and history are intertwined. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The logic behind Zeno's paradoxes and how they challenge our understanding of motion, time, and infinity. The surprising connection between ancient philosophy and modern quantum physics, specifically through the Quantum Zeno Effect. How Zeno's ideas laid a philosophical foundation for calculus, set theory, and even the concept of instantaneous velocity. 🏛 Links & Resources: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Zeno's Paradoxes https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/paradox-zeno/ Khan Academy – Introduction to Limits (helps with understanding infinite division) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/calculus-1/cs1-limits-and-continuity Numberphile – Achilles and the Tortoise (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7FbM6_4u1I More Resources At Mathsciencehistory.Com 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	01 Jul 2020	Beer	00:13:30
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. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	24 Feb 2021	The Crumplers	00:19:57
This is my special tribute to Black History Month, to love, to African-American men and women, and to all of those who have worked tirelessly on the front lines fighting COVID. This story has remained hidden for over a century. It is one of the most awe-inspiring, heart-moving stories that I have researched in quite a while. For more Math, Science and History, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com - and while you're there, help fund the podcast by clicking on the coffee button and donating to the podcast! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music by Lloyd Rodgers Cartesian Reunion Memorial Orchestra: the little prince-a ballet in two acts, Gifts of the Stars (Act II), On Things Invisible, On Questions of Discipline - Catastrophe of Meaning
	04 Feb 2025	REPOST: Dr. Charles Drew's Blood Mobiles	00:11:57
This is a repost about Dr. Charles Drew from spring of 2020, and it is still timely, especially today. Even after Dr. Drew’s passing, his name lived on. His home was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The United States Postal Service honored him, schools have been named after him, and a United States Navy ship has been named after him. Also, in 2002, he was listed as one of the 100 greatest African Americans. The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! To purchase Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life, visit https://a.co/d/eU41Uun Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	09 Jul 2024	Look out! It's Momentum!	00:23:55
Momentum! It's a term used in wide variety of contexts, but in Physics it is defined as "mass in motion." It is the product of an objects mass times its velocity. In this podcast I go into its history...and it's future! To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved
	15 Jul 2020	The Power of Statistics	00:16:13
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 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 public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.
	11 Mar 2025	Transgender Pioneers: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton	00:23:56
🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math! Science! History!, we celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting two remarkable transgender figures in STEM: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton. Dr. Barry, a pioneering 19th-century surgeon, challenged societal norms to advance medical science and improve healthcare. Angela Clayton, a nuclear physicist, broke barriers in radiation safety and transgender advocacy. Their lives exemplify courage, innovation, and the pursuit of truth in both science and identity. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: 1. The groundbreaking medical achievements of Dr. James Barry, including one of the first successful cesarean sections where both mother and child survived. 2. How Angela Clayton revolutionized radiation protection and nuclear safety while advocating for transgender rights in the United Kingdom. 3. The historical and ongoing challenges faced by transgender individuals in STEM and how both Barry and Clayton navigated them. 4. The importance of advocacy, acceptance, and inclusion in both scientific communities and society at large. 🏛 Links & Resources: International LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations: · Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/discrimination/lgbt-rights/ · Human Rights Watch - https://www.hrw.org/topic/lgbt-rights · OutRight Action International - https://outrightinternational.org/ United Kingdom LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations: · Stonewall UK - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ · Mermaids UK (supporting transgender youth) - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ · Press for Change (legal rights for transgender individuals) - http://www.pfc.org.uk/ United States LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations: · Human Rights Campaign - https://www.hrc.org/ · National Center for Transgender Equality - https://transequality.org/ · Lambda Legal - https://www.lambdalegal.org/ · The Trevor Project (supporting LGBTQ+ youth) - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers My Nuclear World of Perfection by Gabrielle Birchak Until next time, carpe diem!
	11 May 2022	Can Math be Patented?	00:17:49
Is mathematics invented or discovered? And if it is invented, can it be patented? Has it ever been patented? To read about the history of patents, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h For Math! Science! History! merch, visit https://www.mathsciencehistory.store/ Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	11 May 2022	It Didn't Belong to Pythagoras	00:15:49
I have mentioned before that the Pythagorean Theorem was not Pythagoras's discovery. This podcast looks at the tangible proof of the theorem, and where it might have come from! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h For Math! Science! History! merch, visit https://www.mathsciencehistory.store/ Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music by Lloyd Rodgers - No Copyright - No rights reserved
	10 Sep 2024	Euphemia Lofton Haynes - A Mathematical First	00:19:27
In 1943, Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Her work in math was as profound as her commitment to education and civil rights. She worked tirelessly to ensure that every child, regardless of race, had the opportunity to learn and thrive. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	24 Sep 2019	John Dalton: The Beginning of Atomic Research	00:12:41
John Dalton helped to usher in atomic research. Our current subatomic research has evolved from his very beginnings when he began to identify his elemental theories in chemical reactions in his first five elements. These five simple notations opened up a whole world of elemental calculations for future generations to discover. If you are interested in reading more about his work and theories, you can visit my blog at https://www.mathsciencehistory.com Thanks for listening! Carpe diem! - Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
	25 Mar 2025	Kate Ertmann on the Math Behind Chaos, Business, and Everyday Thinking	00:40:23
🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math! Science! History!, I sit down with the brilliant and engaging Kate Ertmann, the mathematician and storyteller behind Kate Loves Math. We discuss her fascinating journey from professional actress to 3D animation entrepreneur to organizational designer—ultimately landing in the world of math communication. Kate shares how math is embedded in everything, from human relationships to business structures, and how she embraces the power of chaos in life. Plus, we brainstorm a new podcast idea?! 🧠 What You’ll Learn: - How math is a universal language that connects tech, business, and creative minds. - The surprising truth about chaos—why it isn’t randomness, but a structured system with patterns. - How embracing imposter syndrome and finding your unique voice can empower you in any field. 🏛 Links & Resources: 🔗 Website: KateLovesMath.com 📩 Sign up for her Mathnificent Words newsletter for inspiring math insights! 📚 Get her top 10 recommended math books when you subscribe. 📱 Follow Kate on: LinkedIn: Kate Ertmann BlueSky: @katelovesmath (subject to change) Instagram & Facebook (when she feels like it!) 🌍 Let’s Connect! Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help: 🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show! 📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! 🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider: 💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift 🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store 🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
	24 Sep 2024	The Frictionless History of Tribology	00:21:15
The term Tribology was presented in a landmark report by the brilliant engineer Peter Jost in 1966. The primary components of tribology include friction, wear, and lubrication. Since the Jost Report, this field study has altered the trajectory of engineering in spaceflight, aerospace, healthcare and green energy. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers and has no Copyright and no rights reserved.
	01 Oct 2019	Archimedes and his Pi	00:11:58
Pi is a wonderful, magical number. Pi is a mathematical constant that has over a trillion digits. But, in 250 BCE, it was only accurate to two digits. Around 250 BCE Archimedes wrote his treatise Dimension of the Circle, which is a brief body of work that describes the measurements of a circle, including his approximation of the value of pi. After that, the number went on and on and on..... If you are interested in visuals and reading more about the evolution of the digits of pi, please visit my Web site at https://www.mathsciencehistory.com Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com

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