Surprisingly Brilliant
A science history podcast uncovering the little-known stories and less-talked-about people behind well-known science & tech. Written & Hosted by Maren Hunsberger & Greg Foot for Seeker
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The Queen of Nuclear Research
Greg tells Maren a trans-Pacific story of passion, dedication, and the work of a gifted scientist who fundamentally changed physics forever, yet (some say) was overlooked for the Nobel Prize.
43 min
27
The Admiral and the Moth
Maren tells Greg the story of a woman you've likely never heard of, who just happens to be responsible for the foundations of modern computing.
40 min
28
The Inventor From The Future
The Inventor From The Future
54 min
29
The Case of Botanical Espionage
Enjoy this episode as Maren tells the story of a miraculous discovery, espionage and economic cartels all surrounding...a tree?
49 min
30
The Annoying Noise
Perhaps the biggest accidental discovery story in the history of the universe.
42 min
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The Discovery of Dragons
Meet the ‘Princess of Paleontology’ you’ve probably never heard of.
46 min