Rose Eveleth

1 week ago | player.fm | Rose Eveleth |Indre Viskontas |James Fodor

In late nineteenth-century Latin America, governments used new scientific, technological, and geographical knowledge not only to consolidate power and protect borders but also to define the physical contours of their respective nations. Chilean and Argentine authorities in particular attempted to transform northern Patagonia, a space they perceived as "desert," through a myriad of nationalizing policies, from military campaigns to hotels.

1 week ago | player.fm | Steve Litchfield |Horrible Gamers |Rose Eveleth

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1 week ago | player.fm | Steve Litchfield |Horrible Gamers |Rose Eveleth

Get the most out of your home theater with the latest advances, product reviews, and all things audio and video. Every Thursday, Scott Wilkinson shares his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm about how to make your A/V system sound and look its best. In this short-format podcast, Scott brings you news, reviews, interviews, and commentary, and answers your questions. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offer ...

2 weeks ago | player.fm | Sam Kean |Chris Ryan |Jon Grilz |Rose Eveleth

After scientists had a handle on how many chromosomes humans have, other researchers began exploring whether certain ailments might be caused by chromosomal abnormalities. To this end, a French cardiologist discovered that Down syndrome was caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in humans. But a colleague stole credit for her work, and the battle over their legacies continues to this day, in part because the colleague is on track to become a certified Catholic saint.

2 weeks ago | player.fm | Rose Eveleth |Anton Helman

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