In 1964, Peter Higgs took a break from equations and headed into the Scottish Highlands. That peaceful hike sparked a bold idea, one that was first rejected, but ultimately redefined modern physics and gave mass to the universe itself.
It’s Flashcard Fridays here at Math! Science! History! I’m your host, Gabrielle Birchak, and today we’re looking at a mystery many of us have experienced: why do airline prices jump around, sometimes within minutes, after we search for a flight? You check once. It’s $278. You think, “Hmm, maybe I’ll wait a few hours.” You check again. $348. You wait
Welcome to Flashcards Friday here at Math! Science! History! where every Friday, we take a little idea and make a big discovery out of it. I’m your host, Gabrielle Birchak, and today’s story is about a young scientist, a long, relaxing, boat ride, and a revelation that changed the way we understand the death of stars, and the birth of black holes.
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Welcome back to Flashcard Friday here on Math, Science, History! I’m your host, Gabrielle, and today’s episode is all about something small that packs a big punch against one of the most common cancers in the world: sunblock. We’ll explore its fascinating history, the science of how it works, the statistics on skin cancer and melanoma, and why protecting your
It’s FLASHCARDS FRIDAY at Math! Science! History! and I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math science and journalism. It’s officially summer. Some professors are on break. And if you’re not in academia you are likely planning your vacations or summer activities. So, this summer Math! Science! History! is going to have a special vacation series, because it’s nice
Leonardo’s childhood in Vinci was spent in nature, which became his first classroom. By his teens, Leonardo’s artistic talent was evident enough that his father sought a proper apprenticeship for him.
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It’s Flashcard Fridays at Math! Science! History!, the podcast where numbers aren’t just facts, they’re frameworks for understanding our world. It is June, and we are kicking off Pride Month. So let’s get our rainbow flags and celebrate our loved ones who are part of the LGBTQ community. Though it is officially recognized in June in the United States and
The Maya civilization thrived in what is now southeastern Mexico, all of Guatemala and Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador.