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Aarati Asundi

Who are the people behind the discoveries that have changed our lives? Join Aarati as she spills the tea on scientists and inventors throughout history!

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  • English

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  • #49
    Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Dr. Ludwig Boltzmann: The Disordered Physicist

    Why do certain things never happen in reverse? A shattered glass does not spontaneously reform, a spray of perfume doesn't concentrate back into it's bottle... but why not? In the Part III of our December Thermodynamics series (the final part!) Aarati tells us the story of the physicist who understood the true nature of entropy. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.

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  • #48
    Dec 17, 2025 · 51 min

    Dr. Rudolf Clausius: The Laws of Thermodynamics

    Part II of our December Thermodynamics Extravaganza! Aarati tells the story of the German scientist who formally stated that 1) energy is conserved and 2) entropy is always increasing. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.

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  • #47
    Dec 3, 2025 · 45 min

    Sadi Carnot: The Father of Thermodynamics

    Born to one of the most influential families during the French Revolution, Sadi Carnot kickstarted another revolution in physics. His perfect (although theoretical) steam engine transformed the way we think about heat and work. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.

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  • #46
    Nov 19, 2025 · 56 min

    Dr. Virginia Apgar: Helping Babies Breathe

    After birth, a quick check to make sure the newborn is beathing and acting normally can be the difference between life and death. Aarati tells the life story of Dr. Virginia Apgar, an obstetric anesthesiologist who pioneered the field of neonatal care. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.

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