Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a pioneering cryptanalyst whose groundbreaking work in codebreaking transformed American intelligence and reshaped the field of cryptography. In an era when few women worked in the sciences, Elizebeth rose to prominence through her skill, tenacity, and innovation. She began her career in the early nineteen hundreds at Riverbank Laboratories, where she learned to break complex ciphers
Francois Viète’s cryptanalysis marked a turning point in the French Wars of Religion, but his genius methods weren’t as complex as one might think.
Discover the chemistry of flavor, the history of spices, and the math behind the perfect pumpkin spice latte. Grab your favorite pumpkin spice treat, get cozy, and join me on this flavorful exploration!
Today, I share with you my own ghost story when I visited Luxor, Pennsylvania! 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!
In Greece, near Athens, there was an old house that always seemed empty. The renters would always move out early, claiming it was haunted. This house was infamous for its dark past; neighbors even claimed it was spooky. They said they could hear the clanking of chains echoing through the halls at night. Even brave young influencers would visit and
In 1966, one fascinating word was presented in a paper in Europe, changing the study of friction and engineering. Ah, 1966! What a wonderful year! It was the year of the ATM patent, the first year of Medicaid, the year I was born, The Beatles album “Rubber Soul” was number one for six weeks, NASA’s Luna 9 became the first
A brilliant mathematician once wrote, “For a person of intelligence is well equipped to solve the problems of life… we must have some defined aim in life and be able to fill competently that position in which we may find ourselves… let each defeat be a source of a new endeavor and each victory the strengthening of our spirit of
Every now and then, I hear helicopters overhead. And I joke, living in Los Angeles, that helicopters and sirens are the songs of my people. I like the sound. It makes me feel safe. Close to my house, there is a hospital with a helipad. And every now and then, I hear a helicopter flying into my neighborhood, getting closer
Omar Khayyam was an interdisciplinary thinker. He was a mathematician, a philosopher, a political advisor, and a famous poet. This is his story.
Understanding momentum goes back to Aristotle’s time, where be believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Today, momentum propels us to future endeavours that even reside within us!