
Smart Tea
Who are the people behind the discoveries that have changed our lives? Join Aarati and Maria as they spill the tea on scientists and inventors throughout history!
Podcasting since 2023 • 36 episodes
Smart Tea
Latest Episodes
Dr. Kamala Sohonie: The Patriotic Biochemist
Even a Nobel Prize laureate couldn't stand in her way! Aarati tells the story of the first Indian woman to get a PhD in science and how she used it to help her country's people.
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Episode 35
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1:00:58

Gustaf Dalén: Illuminating Lighthouses
For someone who was literally blinded by science, Gustaf remained optimistic. And why shouldn't he have been? He saved countless lives and won the Nobel prize by improving lighthouses. And he set a new standard in home cooking!
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Episode 34
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1:01:37

Kristian Birkeland: The Aurora Borealis Adventurer
Meet the scientist whose discoveries led to him almost winning the Nobel Prize SEVEN times. From the Aurora Borealis, to electromagnetic cannons, to fertilizer, the impact Kristian Birkeland had on science cannot be overstated.
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Episode 33
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1:04:13

Dr. William Dement: The Sleep Doctor
We spend about 33% of our lives sleeping but during that time, our brain is still incredibly active. In this episode, we talk about Dr. William Dement, the Stanford professor who set up the first sleep clinics to study what is goes on while we ...
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Episode 32
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59:27

Roxie Laybourne: The Feather Inspector
Any pilot will tell you, bird strikes are unfortunately a common occurrence. But thanks to Roxie's work, the skies are less dangerous for airplanes and our flying feathered friends. Aarati tells her story and introduces Maria, the new podcast c...
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Episode 31
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1:02:36
