PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS It’s Flashcards Friday at Math! Science! History! and since we’re doing a short podcast, I couldn’t think of a better topic to do than a Flashcard about Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and journalism. By the time you’re done listening to this brief podcast, you will know more
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Math! Science! History! Today, I’m going to be talking about the woman who inspired Albert Einstein so much that he might have even published some of her ideas under his name. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak, I have a background in math, science and journalism. By the time you are done listening to today’s podcast you are
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math, Science, History, when on Fridays we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m your host, Gabrielle Birchak, and I’m sharing a story about the life of a remarkable woman who made a profound, yet often overlooked, contribution to mathematics and education: Jacoba van den Brande. Though
Today, I travel back to the nineteenth century to meet with Pierre-Simon Laplace, a man who imagined a super-intelligence so powerful, it could calculate the entire history and future of the universe.
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTSDoes Math = Logic? Welcome to Math, Science, History, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind the numbers, the equations, and the discoveries that have shaped our world. I’m Gabrielle Birchak and today, we’re diving deep into the role of logic and argumentation in mathematics. How do mathematicians prove their theories? What makes an argument in math sound
The Origins of Boolean Logic Boolean logic was developed by George Boole, a self-taught mathematician and logician from England. Boole’s interest in logic began early, inspired by his father, a shoemaker with a passion for science and mathematics. In 1854, Boole published his seminal work, An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, where he introduced an interesting concept where he
This Earth Day we’re going to talk about real, practical things people around the world are doing to make the Earth a better place.
This episode isn’t a prediction. It is a projection of what could happen if we continue on our current path…
Gerrymandering is nearly as old as American democracy itself. In the 19th century, politicians redrew maps to weaken opponents. However, in the 20th century, redistricting became more precise, with politicians using census data to suppress certain voting blocs.
It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math! Science! History! And this Friday, I’m bringing you some perspective. That was a photography joke. Today, I will talk about some simple math tricks that will help you improve your photography. Whether using your phone or camera, these tricks will help get you some of the best photos with a new perspective! First, let’s