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Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History!

Auteur(s): Gabrielle Birchak
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 Math! Science! History! is a podcast about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle Birchak for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.© 2025 Mathématique Monde Science
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  • FLASHCARDS! Puzzle Brain

    FLASHCARDS! Puzzle Brain
    Dec 12 2025
    If you enjoyed today's Flashcard Friday deep dive, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow puzzle lover. And don't forget, this last Tuesday was the big Holiday Time-Travel Puzzle Episode, so keep grab your notebook and check it out for prizes and a gift card! You can listen to it here: https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/its-the-math-science-history-holiday-puzzle-2025 Episode Overview Solving puzzles feels good, but why? In this Flashcard Friday episode, Gabrielle explores the neuroscience behind puzzles, how your brain lights up during problem-solving, and how you can train yourself to love puzzles even more. From dopamine pathways to the power of short, consistent practice, this episode uncovers the brain's secret recipe for curiosity, insight, and reward. Three Things You'll Learn: "Mind Games, Literally" What Parts of Your Brain Activate When You Solve Puzzles - Learn how the prefrontal cortex, parietal lobes, hippocampus, default mode network, and reward circuitry work together every time you crack a clue.Why Puzzle Solving Triggers a Dopamine Boost - Discover how dopamine fuels motivation, anticipation, and the satisfaction of every "Aha!" moment.How to Train Your Brain to Love Puzzles - Explore evidence-based strategies to build puzzle habits, increase cognitive resilience, and reinforce your natural problem-solving instincts. Resources Aarts, Esther, et al. "Dopamine and the Cognitive Motivation to Exert Mental Effort." Journal of Neuroscience, 2012.Beeman, Mark, and John Kounios. "The Cognitive Neuroscience of Insight." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2004.Dehaene, Stanislas, et al. "Sources of Mathematical Thinking." Science, 1999.Yin, Henry H., and Bernard Balleine. "Habit Formation and the Basal Ganglia." Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2006. 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let's Connect!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathsciencehistory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/math-science-history/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@math.science.history Mastodon: https://mathsciencehistory@mathstodon.xyz YouTube: Math! Science! History! - YouTube Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mathsciencehistory 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com Do you want the ad-free podcast?! Visit us at Supercast at www.MathScienceHistory.Supercast.com - pick a tier, and immerse yourself without the ads! ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! PayPal Leave a review! It helps more people discover the show! Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform Check out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
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    12 min
  • It's the MATH! SCIENCE! HISTORY! Holiday Puzzle 2025!

    It's the MATH! SCIENCE! HISTORY! Holiday Puzzle 2025!
    Dec 9 2025
    It's finally here. The annual math science history holiday puzzle. It's a long one but it is a fun one. When you solve it be sure to send all of your work, handwritten, and your answers too hello at math sciencehistory.com by midnight on December 16th. Be in the top three to get it in first and correct and you will have a chance to win some prizes. All of those in the top three can choose to be interviewed on the podcast to tell us all about their love for math, science and history! First place wins a $25 Amazon gift card and a choice of a Math! Science! History! baseball cap or our latest "Powered by Curiosity" t-shirt Second place wins a "Powered by Curiosity" t-shit Third place wins our newest computer sticker "Because Time Machines Don't Exist Yet!" You can find the transcripts at mathsciencehistory.com – just click on the link The Transcriptorium There, you will find the equations and explanations for each of the puzzles! 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h 🌍 Let's Connect!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathsciencehistory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/math-science-history/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@math.science.history Mastodon: https://mathsciencehistory@mathstodon.xyz YouTube: Math! Science! History! - YouTube Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mathsciencehistory 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! PayPal Leave a review! It helps more people discover the show! Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform Check out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Sci fi transition – Rescopic Sound – from Pixabay Futuristic atmo Hangar by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Air transition Sound Effect by storegraphic from Pixabay The Stella Princess Can Dance Waltz Prince Edward the Twin by The-Vampires-Monster Soundtrack from Pixabay Whoosh Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay Power Up Sparkle by floraphonic from Pixabay Ground Impact SFX by universefield from Pixabay Punch a rock SFX by LordSonny from Pixabay Bubble FX by Jurij from Pixabay Landing Spacecraft by Fronbondi_Skegs from Pixabay Until next time, carpe diem!
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    51 min
  • FLASHCARDS! Understanding Light Bulbs: How to Choose the Right One

    FLASHCARDS! Understanding Light Bulbs: How to Choose the Right One
    Dec 5 2025
    In this Flashcards Friday episode, we take the science of light bulbs out of the hardware aisle and into everyday life. Most people assume a bulb is just a bulb, but the truth is that the type you choose affects your energy bill, eye comfort, the way your rooms feel, and even the safety of your fixtures. From LEDs to incandescent filaments, from color temperature to socket fit, this episode breaks down the science behind the glow. You'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use immediately, all through the lens of curiosity and real-world physics. If you enjoy episodes that help you understand the science hidden in everyday objects, please leave a review, subscribe on your favorite platform, and share this episode with someone who's still trying to figure out why their lamp keeps flickering. Three Enlightening Takeaways The science behind the most common types of light bulbs - You'll explore how incandescent, halogen, CFL, and LED bulbs actually produce light, why some run hot while others stay cool, and what those differences mean for your home and energy use.Why color temperature matters more than most people realize - You'll learn how warm, neutral, and cool tones affect visibility, mood, and comfort, and how to choose the right color temperature for different rooms in your home.How to choose a bulb that safely fits your fixture - You'll understand why the right socket base, wattage rating, and fixture requirements matter, and how picking the correct bulb prevents overheating, flickering, or damaged lamps. Episode Resources Understanding LED vs. Incandescent Bulbs (Energy.gov) https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/lighting-choices-save-you-money Guide to Bulb Bases and Fixture Compatibility https://www.gelighting.com/inform/guide-light-bulb-sizes-types-shapes-and-codes Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Let's Connect!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathsciencehistory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/math-science-history/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@math.science.history Mastodon: https://mathsciencehistory@mathstodon.xyz YouTube: Math! Science! History! - YouTube Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mathsciencehistory Do you want the ad-free podcast?! Visit us at Supercast at www.MathScienceHistory.Supercast.com - pick a tier, and immerse yourself without the ads! ☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PR7F7ST49GDNA Leave a review! It helps more people discover the show! Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform Check out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers Until next time, carpe diem!
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    9 min
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