Podcast

Math! Science! History!

Author: Gabrielle Birchak
Feed episode count: 220
Official site: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com
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Summary

Why do some scientific breakthroughs look different up close than they do in our textbooks? How did math quietly shape the modern world? Math! Science! History! explores the human side of discovery, including the rivalries, the failed attempts, the bold ideas, and the marginalized voices behind the equations and experiments that changed science, technology, and everyday life. Hosted by Gabrielle Birchak, who holds degrees in mathematics and journalism, the show connects codebreaking, astronomy, probability, physics, and innovation to the world we live in today. If you enjoy science stories, historical investigations, and clear math grounded in context, clarity, and research, this show is for you. New episodes twice weekly. Visit www.MathScienceHistory.com for more information.

Episodes

Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

MOMENTUM! Paul Erdős's Secret to Beating Burnout and Staying Focused

Duration seconds: 580
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/momentum-paul-erdss-secret-to-beating-burnout-and-staying-focused

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

The Alphabet of Brilliance: 8 LGBTQ+ Scientists Who Changed History | Pride Month Special

Duration seconds: 1181
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/the-alphabet-of-brilliance-8-lgbtq-scientists-who-changed-history-pride-month-special

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! You Are a Game Theorist!

Duration seconds: 453
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-you-already-think-like-a-game-theorist

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

MOMENTUM! 3 Game Theory Power-Ups to Hack Your Daily Routine

Duration seconds: 393
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/momentum-3-game-theory-power-ups-to-hack-your-daily-routine

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Game Theory Explained: The History, Math, and Masterminds Behind It

Duration seconds: 1001
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! How You Can Reduce AI Energy Use

Duration seconds: 723
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

How AI Quietly Drives Climate Change

Duration seconds: 1420
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/how-ai-quietly-drives-climate-change

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

MOMENTUM! Earth Day and Common Ground

Duration seconds: 458
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/momentum-earth-day-and-common-ground

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! How to Leave a Legacy

Duration seconds: 452
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-how-to-leave-a-legacy

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Rosalind Franklin: The Half-Life of Recognition

Duration seconds: 883
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/rosalind-franklin-the-half-life-of-recognition

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

MOMENTUM! How to Stop Paying the Hidden Brain Tax

Duration seconds: 503
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/momentum-how-to-stop-paying-the-hidden-brain-tax

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! Beat Tax Anxiety: Cognitive Tips to Reduce Stress

Duration seconds: 663
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-beat-tax-anxiety-cognitive-tips-to-reduce-stress

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

The History of Taxes: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Income Tax

Duration seconds: 1360
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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

MOMENTUM! Move Forward with Mentorship!

Duration seconds: 390
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/momentum-move-forward-with-mentorship

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! Six Gates of Access: Why Resources Exist But Women Can't Reach Them

Duration seconds: 673
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-six-gates-of-access-why-resources-exist-but-women-cant-reach-them

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Maria Agnesi: Calculus Pioneer and Charity Leader

Duration seconds: 1417
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/maria-agnesi-calculus-pioneer-and-charity-leader

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! How Diversity Drives Scientific Breakthroughs

Duration seconds: 718
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-how-diversity-drives-scientific-breakthroughs

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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

The Math of Matilda

Duration seconds: 1321
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/the-math-of-matilda

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! Dr. Yvonne Sylvain: Haiti's First Female Doctor

Duration seconds: 739
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-dr-yvonne-sylvain-haitis-first-female-doctor

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Annie Jump Cannon: The Census Taker of the Sky

Duration seconds: 828
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/annie-jump-cannon-the-census-taker-of-the-sky

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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

SPECIAL: Podcasthon and Espwa Means Hope

Duration seconds: 2790
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/special-podcasthon-and-espwa-means-hope

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Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! What Sci-Fi can Teach Science

Duration seconds: 715
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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

Mari Wolf: A Hidden Space Age Story

Duration seconds: 2036
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/mari-wolf-a-hidden-space-age-story

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Mar 6, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! The Archive that Survives

Duration seconds: 733
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-the-archive-that-survives

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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

When Knowledge Survives War: Adolphe Rome and Scientific Memory

Duration seconds: 1111
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/when-knowledge-survives-war-adolphe-rome-and-scientific-memory

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Feb 27, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! Research that Sits in the Margins

Duration seconds: 605
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Feb 24, 2026 · not_requested

Hidden Inventors: Black Women, Patents, and Lost Credit

Duration seconds: 1367
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/hidden-inventors-black-women-patents-and-lost-credit

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Feb 20, 2026 · not_requested

FLASHCARDS! The Power of Self-Learning

Duration seconds: 709
Source: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-the-power-of-self-learning

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