Dormant Knowledge
Welcome to Dormant Knowledge, a podcast designed to feed your curiosity while lulling you to sleep. In each episode, we'll take you on a journey through an interesting topic, delivered at a pace that hopefully helps your mind slow down and your eyes grow heavy.
Episodes
In 1930, a 24-year-old farm boy from Kansas made one of astronomy's most captivating discoveries—a tiny, distant world at the edge of our solar system. For 76 years, Pluto held the title of our ninth planet, capturing imaginations and inspiring wonder about the cosmic frontier.
Tonight's episode follows the remarkable story of Clyde Tombaugh's methodical search through millions of stars, guided by mathematical predictions that trace...
The Great Calculus War
Who really invented calculus? Tonight, we explore one of mathematics' most fascinating controversies—the bitter rivalry between Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over credit for developing calculus.
Discover how a brilliant young Newton developed his "method of fluxions" in secret, why Leibniz's approach was actually more elegant, and how their dispute divided European intellectuals for decad...
Welcome to Dormant Knowledge, the podcast where learning meets relaxation. I'm your host Deb, and I'm here to share fascinating topics in a way that's perfect for winding down at the end of the day.
Ever wished you could absorb interesting knowledge while drifting off to sleep? That's exactly what Dormant Knowledge is designed for. Whether you're someone who struggles to quiet your mind at bedtime, or you simply ...
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