Sweet Defiance - Stories of Remarkable Women in Science Eva, Béatrice

From her prestigious position as the head of a philosophical school in Alexandria to her violent death in a Christian church, Hypatia of Alexandria's story remains shrouded in mystery, sparking the imagination of writers and poets throughout the 20th century. 

Conditum Paradoxum


750 ml bottle of white wine (from Italy - dry Pinot Gris)
1 cup honey 
1 date
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp fennel seeds or mastic gum
2 bay leaves
pinch saffron

Our second Minisode is a bite-sized journey into the past and the science that makes life a little sweeter.

In this episode, Béatrice is shining a light on remarkable historic women born in this very week.

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September 11th, 1913 - Rita Leroi, Physician & Cancer Researcher

September 11th, 1847 - Mary Watson Whitney, Astronomer

September 12th, 1897 - Irène Joliot-Curie, Physicist & Chemist

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You can find all sources on our website!

Sau Lan Wu, a trailblazer in particle physics, shattered barriers as the first East Asian woman earning a physics doctorate. Her groundbreaking research, advocacy for diversity, and dedication to environmental conservation have left a lasting impact.

In this week's episode, we discuss Bosons, Quarks, and fun Cocktail Party Analogies!


Today's Pairing - Quarks Quark Tarts 


Tart shells
Quark
Three types of fruit cut into one shape each
Fill the shells with quark (the dairy) and add three pieces of fruit to each.
Each fruit represents one of the following quarks (the particles): Up/Down/Strange.

Try the following combinations:


Up Up Down -> Proton


Up Down Down -> Neutron


Up Down Strange -> Lambda



Videos mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joTKd5j3mzk
All sources in our shownotes: https://sweetdefiance.org/episodes.html

Our very first Minisode is a bite-sized journey into the past and the science that makes life a little sweeter.

In this episode, Béatrice is shining a light on remarkable historic women born on the very week we're in.

But that's not all – get your taste buds ready to explore the icy science of a timeless favorite with Eva: Ice Cream. From its molecular dance to freezing techniques, we're breaking down what makes this treat oh-so-cool.

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August 29, 1941 – Sybille Bergemann, German photographer.

August 30, 1797 – Mary Shelley, English novelist.

September 2, 1838 – Liliuokalani, last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

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You can find all sources and our Ice Cream Recipe on our website!

From her extraordinary journey to her groundbreaking achievements, we delve into the inspiring life of Wangari Maathai. As the first woman in East Africa to earn a doctorate, and first african woman to receive the nobel peace price, she defied societal norms. Wangari passionately fought for human rights and environmental conservation, leaving a lasting impact on Kenya and the world.

All sources in our shownotes: https://sweetdefiance.org/episodes.html



Recipe: 

500 ml water

2 tbsp Kenyan black tea

5 cm fresh ginger, grated

1 cinnamon stick

6 cardamom pods, crushed

4 cloves, crushed

2 tbsp sugar

a good dash of milk

Bring water to the boil, steep tea and spices for 5 minutes, add milk and strain.

Embark on an illuminating journey through the captivating life of Ynes Mexía in the upcoming episode of the "Sweet Defiance" podcast. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary narrative of a woman who defied conventions and ventured into uncharted territories, leaving an indelible mark on the world of science and exploration.


From her adventurous spirit to her groundbreaking discoveries, we explore the remarkable life of Ynes Mexia. As a daring botanist and explorer, she collected over 150,000 botanical specimens, expanding our knowledge of plant biodiversity. Ynes invaluable contributions and relentless pursuit of knowledge have left an enduring impact on botany, inspiring generations of scientists and nature enthusiasts.


Join us on this expedition of discovery and empowerment as we honor Ynes Mexía's remarkable legacy and her unwavering commitment to expanding the boundaries of knowledge.



References and sources for further exploration can be found in the show notes: https://sweetdefiance.org/episodes.html