Sweet Defiance - Stories of Remarkable Women in Science

Ep 6 - Hypatia of Alexandria - Paradox Wine, Pursuit of Knowledge, and Tragic Demise

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

Minisode 02 - Mistletoe, Solar Eclipses, and five Nobel Prizes

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. ------- September 11th, 1913 - Rita Leroi, Physician & Cancer Researcher September 11th, 1847 - Mary Watson Whitney, Astronomer September 12th, 1897 - Irène Joliot-Curie, Physicist & Chemist ------- You can find all sources on our website!

Ep 5 - Sau Lan Wu - Bosons, Quarks, and Cocktail Party Analogies

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

Minisode 01 - Birthdates & Ice Cream

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

Ep 4 - Wangari Maathai - Reforestation, Ecology, and Politics

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.