Science History - Daily

Oct 31 2024 197 ep. 2 mins 4
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This Day in History - Science is an podcast that attempts to explores the remarkable moments that shaped the scientific landscape. Each episode, we journey back in time to rediscover groundbreaking discoveries, pivotal inventions, and the fascinating individuals who dared to push the boundaries of knowledge. From the invention of the light bulb to the discovery of DNA, we delve into the stories behind the science that changed our world.Listen to This Day in History - Science to:

• Learn about the most important scientific discoveries of all time
• Meet the brilliant minds who made them possible
• Understand how science has shaped our world
• Be inspired to explore your own curiosity about science

This Day in History - Science is a great podcast for anyone who is interested in science, history, or just wants to learn something new. 

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This Moment in Science History for 10-31-2024

Oct 31 2024 1 mins  
On October 31st in science history, one significant event took place in 1815 when the English chemist and inventor Sir Humphry Davy first successfully demonstrated his mine safety lamp, also known as the Davy lamp.In the early 19th century, coal mining was a dangerous profession, with frequent accidents caused by methane gas explosions in the mines. Davy was tasked with finding a s

This Moment in Science History for 10-30-2024

Oct 30 2024 2 mins  
On October 30th, 1938, a significant event in the history of science and technology took place. Orson Welles, a young American actor and director, broadcast a dramatic radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel "The War of the Worlds" on the CBS radio network. The broadcast was presented as a series of simulated news bulletins, which suggested that an actual alien invasion by Martians w

This Moment in Science History for 10-29-2024

Oct 29 2024 2 mins  
On October 29, 1969, the first message was sent over the ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet. The message was sent from a computer at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to another computer at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in Menlo Park, California.The team at UCLA, led by Professor Leonard Kleinrock, attempted to send the word "login" to the SRI comp

This Moment in Science History for 10-28-2024

Oct 28 2024 1 mins  
On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, was officially dedicated by President Grover Cleveland. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, the statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France.The Statue of Liberty is an iconic symbol of freedom, dem

This Moment in Science History for 10-27-2024

Oct 27 2024 2 mins  
On October 27, 1960, one of the most significant events in the history of animal behavior research took place. A chimpanzee named Enos became the first chimpanzee to orbit the Earth, paving the way for human spaceflight.Enos was born at the Miami Rare Bird Farm in 1958 and was purchased by the United States Air Force for $1,000. He underwent extensive training for his space mission

This Moment in Science History for 10-26-2024

Oct 26 2024 1 mins  
On October 26, 1825, the first successful photographs were taken by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. This groundbreaking event marked the beginning of photography as we know it today.Niépce had been experimenting with various techniques to capture images using light-sensitive materials. He called his process "heliography," which literally means "sun drawing." After years

This Moment in Science History for 10-25-2024

Oct 25 2024 1 mins  
On October 25, 1671, Giovanni Domenico Cassini, an Italian astronomer and mathematician, discovered Iapetus, one of Saturn's moons. Cassini was the first director of the Paris Observatory and made numerous contributions to astronomy during his lifetime.Iapetus is the third-largest moon of Saturn and is known for its unique two-toned appearance. One hemisphere of the moon is dark, w

This Moment in Science History for 10-24-2024

Oct 24 2024 1 mins  
On October 24, 1851, British astronomer William Lassell discovered Ariel and Umbriel, two moons of Uranus, using his 24-inch reflecting telescope.Lassell was an avid astronomer and a wealthy brewer by profession. He had a passion for telescope-making and constructed several large instruments in his private observatory near Liverpool, England. His most famous telescope was a 24-inch

This Moment in Science History for 10-23-2024

Oct 23 2024 2 mins  
On October 23, 1915, German chemist Richard Kuhn was born. Kuhn made significant contributions to the fields of organic chemistry and biochemistry, particularly in the study of vitamins and carotenoids.Kuhn's work on vitamins began in the 1930s when he started investigating the chemical structure of vitamin B2 (riboflavin). He successfully isolated and synthesized the vitamin, whic

This Moment in Science History for 10-22-2024

Oct 22 2024 2 mins  
On October 22, 1938, Chester F. Carlson, an American physicist, inventor, and patent attorney, successfully demonstrated the first xerographic image at the Astoria Hotel in Queens, New York. This groundbreaking invention would later become known as the xerox machine, revolutionizing the way we copy and print documents.Carlson had been working on the idea of xerography, a dry copyin