You might not think of jigsaw puzzles as scientific objects. They seem soothing, domestic, almost meditative. But behind every little cardboard piece is a surprisingly rich story, one that spans global exploration, technological innovation, Victorian parlor culture, economic upheaval, wartime material shortages, cognitive science, and the digital age. And it all begins with an English cartographer who wanted to teach children
Is there a science behind spirits? What about the chemistry of ghosts and whiskey? Learn more …
As Halloween is upon us in the United States and in Canada, today we are talking about some creepy things, like why the tech guy can make your computer work as soon as he enters the room, why some people have bad juju wherever they go, and what spells you can do to either implement or break technical bad spells.
Today we interview Gillen D’Arcy Wood, the author of The Wake of the HMS Challenger, and learn about our 19th century oceans.
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS [Gabrielle Birchak] I believe in the United States. I believe in our resilience and I believe that this experiment that is known as America can do so much better if we trust science. And after today, I hope you have the same revelation. Today’s very special episode includes an interview with the Director of Research at the Massachusetts
Imagine trying to build something, a home, a temple, a bridge, without measurements. No rulers, no angles, no formulas. That’s how humans began.read more
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.
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
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 we’re going to figure out whether you need to take a coat or a swimsuit on your next vacation!