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Surprisingly Brilliant

A science history podcast uncovering the little-known stories and less-talked-about people behind well-known science & tech. Written & Hosted by Maren Hunsberger & Greg Foot for Seeker

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The Impossible Picture

The Impossible Picture

Time travel? Aliens? Seeing the invisible? This special episode’s tale from science history has them all as Maren takes ... Read more

9 Dec 2021

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The Helplessly Human Doctor

The Helplessly Human Doctor

The man who changed our understanding of disorders of the brain was a man who couldn't recognize faces himself. He was a... Read more

30 Apr 2021

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