Discover how the olfactory system works, why smell shapes memory and emotion, and three science-backed ways to strengthen and train your sense of smell.
Welcome to Math! Science! History!, Today we’re exploring the story and the myths surrounding Carl Friedrich Gauss, the Prince of Mathematics. This isn’t because he chased fame, he didn’t, but because his insights were so deep they silently built the scaffolding of modern science. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I’m a science communicator with a background in math, science and journalism.
Thank you for tuning into today’s podcast! If you are here for the recipes, just scroll to the bottom! PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Flashcards Friday! Today we’re taking a closer look at something that shows up every November: tryptophan. Yes, that mysterious amino acid that gets blamed every year for the legendary “post-Thanksgiving nap.” Turkey is the star witness, but
TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Flashcards Fridays! If you had a chance to listen to Tuesday’s episode, I interviewed the theoretical physicist Dr. Ronald Mallett, who shares how a moment of heartbreak in his childhood became the foundation for his entire scientific career. It’s an inspiring interview, and I hope you listen to it. Today I’m following up on his concluding statement, and
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS Gabrielle Birchak I just finished editing this fantastic interview with Dr. Ronald Mallett, Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Connecticut. This episode of Math Science History is all about exploring one of physics most daring frontiers, time travel. Dr. Mallett has spent a lifetime investigating whether light itself can twist space time enough to form loops
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Flashcards Fridays on MATH! SCIENCE! HISTORY!. I’m Gabrielle Birchak and today we’re tackling a subject that’s both urgent and empowering. How each of us can play a part in conserving our oceans. The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth’s surface. It produces over half of the oxygen we breathe and supports a rich web
Right now, science in the United States is under attack. It is not just being debated, it is being attacked and diminished at the hands of our current administration. False lies are being promoted while ignorance is being celebrated. And history has shown us time and time again that when factual information and education are dismantled and prohibited, it leads
Time! Is it a human construct? Or given to us by nature? read more
TRANSCRIPT It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math Science History, and today we’re going to learn a math trick. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for your invested money to double or disappear? There’s actually a math trick for that. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and journalism, and today you’re going to learn
It’s Black History Month, and we are still celebrating black excellence. This week, I am talking about one of my favorite activists and mathematicians, Robert Parriss Moses, also known as Bob Moses. His life and legacy made an indelible mark on America’s civil rights movement and math education. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and