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A science history podcast that elucidates the weird, wonderful and sometimes tragic tales behind the science. Join Mariela and Jonah as they take a lighthearted dive into obscure and thought-provoking topics in scientific history. Gather close and lets Light Your Bunsen Burner!
Operation Paperclip: When the U.S. Hired Nazi Scientists
Light Your Bunsen Burner
1 hour 11 minutes 27 seconds
6 years ago
Operation Paperclip: When the U.S. Hired Nazi Scientists
When the Third Reich fell, there was a mad grab for German technology by the United States. Although many of the scientists recruited under this top secret operation were proven or probable war criminals, the perceived advantages were too good to pass up. Join us as we declassify the origins and legacy of Operation Paperclip. From being tracked down by elite T Forces, to building rockets for NASA, we find that some of these "intellectual assets" got off too easy.
Light Your Bunsen Burner
A science history podcast that elucidates the weird, wonderful and sometimes tragic tales behind the science. Join Mariela and Jonah as they take a lighthearted dive into obscure and thought-provoking topics in scientific history. Gather close and lets Light Your Bunsen Burner!
