François Viète was a lawyer and a cryptanalyst. As Spain was encroaching on France, his cryptography skills revealed how Spain would take down his beloved country. He did more than just alert the King.

To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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I'm diving deep into the chemistry of flavor, the history of spices, and the math behind crafting the perfect pumpkin spice latte. So go grab your cup of pumpkin spice whatever, get cozy, and let's explore!

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This Halloween season at Math! Science! History!, we continue with the spookiness and I share with you my own ghost story! Was it what I thought I saw? Was it real? Or was it science playing tricks on me? Because science can often debunk what we think we see!

To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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It's Halloween season! Our obsession with spooky stories goes back over 2,000 years! Today's podcast tells of an ancient haunting, as well as some recent ones! And, you will hear about some scientists who honor the paranormal. It's going to get spooooooky!!

To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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The term Tribology was presented in a landmark report by the brilliant engineer Peter Jost in 1966. The primary components of tribology include friction, wear, and lubrication. Since the Jost Report, this field study has altered the trajectory of engineering in spaceflight, aerospace, healthcare and green energy.

To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

Until next time, carpe diem!

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In 1943, Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Her work in math was as profound as her commitment to education and civil rights. She worked tirelessly to ensure that every child, regardless of race, had the opportunity to learn and thrive.

To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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Helicopters have a rich history that began with the falling leaves from the Tree of Heaven. Today, we have NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flying on Mars. It's a beautiful history that has pushed the boundaries of what is possible and provided promising new horizons in aviation and beyond.

To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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Omar Khayyam was a brilliant mathematician in Iran in the 11th century. But, he was also an interdisciplinary thinker, which means that he was also an astronomer, a philosopher, a political advisor, and a poet. Even today his poems are read and revered around the world.

To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com.

To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

Until next time, carpe diem!

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