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August 26, 2025 The Tragic Story of the Scientist No One Believed | Newsthink
The Tragic Story of the Scientist No One Believed
Everyone laughed at Semmelweis even though he was right. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Select images/video supplied by Alamy.
Sources:
2:18 NIAID, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
4:40 Statue of Birly and of Semmelweis: Globetrotter19, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
5:00 Alejandro from Mexico City, MEXICO, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
5:40 Spilique, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
6:23 NIAID, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
6:43 Britta Gustafson, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
6:58 Wellcome Images, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
7:24 OTFW, Berlin, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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August 25, 2025 The Sad Story of India's Math Prodigy | Newsthink
The Sad Story of India's Math Prodigy
Srinivasa Ramanujan flunked college, then somehow ended up at Cambridge University. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.
Correction: @0:24 locator for Chennai is slightly off, should be coastal. My bad!
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John & Becki Johnston
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Check out the book: The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Knew-Infinity-Ramanujan/dp/1476763496
Sources:
0:03 Indian Diplomacy | YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6bKCsRViTk
0:48 Adam Jones Adam63, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2:41 Prabhachatterji, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2:47 Aravind Sivaraj, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
3:49 © Jorge Royan / http://www.royan.com.ar Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
7:55 Bcmnet at English Wikipedia, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
9:45 Cmglee, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
10:02 Seattle Municipal Archives, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) https://flickr.com/photos/24256351@N04/4072400611 via Flickr
10:25 Tom Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
10:41 Secondary Creator Credit: Genna Duberstein, Brian Monroe, Aaluk Edwardson, Eric Christian
12:48 Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
12:50 Kondephy, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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August 25, 2025 The Scientist Who Inspired Einstein | Newsthink
The Scientist Who Inspired Einstein
Without James Clerk Maxwell, modern tech would not exist. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Thank you to our Patrons, including Igli Laci
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Newsthink
Special thanks to the following for permission to use their material:
1:01 Orkney Science Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brham2zY0b4 (Filmed by Duncan Ferguson and Peter Mackenzie on behalf of the Orkney Science Festival)
1:34 AnthiLeoniDecor on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1028616640/paradise-lost-by-john-milton-epic-poem
3:37 Robert Hutchison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi69K28q4-Y
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Other sources:
2:25 Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
6:38 Physics Vids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epiyE35BjTA (creative commons - re-use allowed)
10:02 Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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August 22, 2025 The Big Problem with NASA's Monster SLS Rocket | Newsthink
The Big Problem with NASA's Monster SLS Rocket
Why the Space Launch System won't be around for long. Go to https://curiositystream.com/newsthink to get Curiosity Stream for only $14.99 for the whole year. Watch the Space Greed episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsxT4sab44&t=2s
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Thank you to our Patrons, including Igli Laci, Ronil Patel, Austin Grant, Tom Eng, Neo Ge
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Thumbnail source:
NASA/Kim Shiflett (image edited by Newsthink)
Sources:
0:55 Paul Martin image: NASA/Paul E. Alers
1:27 Original image: NASA/Bill Ingalls (image edited by Newsthink)
Articles referenced in video:
2:24 Politico interview https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-space/2020/09/11/bolden-talks-expectations-for-bidens-space-policy-490298
Brilliant people shaping our world.
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August 22, 2025 The Tragedy That Drove Neil Armstrong to the Moon | Newsthink
The Tragedy That Drove Neil Armstrong to the Moon
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August 21, 2025 How a Startup of 375 Staff is Threatening Google | Newsthink
How a Startup of 375 Staff is Threatening Google
In just a few years, OpenAI has established itself as the leader in AI. Visit http://masterworks.art/newsthink to invest in iconic artworks with Masterworks. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/3XtA7ct
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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The interviews and footage aired in the story constitute Fair Use for news reporting purposes. Other elements were purchased by Newsthink Ltd. Or fall under a creative commons license in which re-use is allowed.
Image sources:
0:45 HaeB, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
1:42 Sam Altman image: TechCrunch, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
1:52 Elon Musk image: Steve Jurvetson from Los Altos, USA, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
1:54 Peter Thiel image: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
1:56 Reid Hoffman image: Joi, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2:18 Wittylama, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2:32 Maurizio Pesce, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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August 20, 2025 How a Young Engineer Saved the Moon Landing | Newsthink
How a Young Engineer Saved the Moon Landing
How Margaret Hamilton’s dedication to detecting errors saved Apollo 11. The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/newsthink01211
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Thumbnail source:
Margaret Hamilton photo: Draper Laboratory/MIT Museum
Sources:
1:14 Chensiyuan., CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Articles referenced:
3:35 The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/13/margaret-hamilton-computer-scientist-interview-software-apollo-missions-1969-moon-landing-nasa-women
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August 19, 2025 How Elon Musk Changed Twitter in a Week | Newsthink
How Elon Musk Changed Twitter in a Week
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Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Thank you to our Patrons, including Igli Laci
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Thumbnail:
Elon Musk image courtesy of U.S. Air Force Academy https://www.usafa.af.mil/
Image sources:
1:20 Tyler Merbler from USA, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
1:29 Trump image: Gage Skidmore/The Star News Network - ATTRIBUTE Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
2:27 Quist, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
2:36 Jordan Peterson’s full video on his Twitter ban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfKWQqvFac
4:52 Tesla video sourced from Tesla
Articles and reports referenced:
0:42 Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-02/musk-plans-to-eliminate-half-of-twitter-jobs-in-cost-cut-drive?sref=PFCuwcPr&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic
3:22 Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/01/elon-musk-twitter-paywalled-video/
4:22 The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/30/23431931/twitter-paid-verification-elon-musk-blue-monthly-subscription
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August 19, 2025 Without One German Product, Modern Civilization Would Collapse | Newsthink
Without One German Product, Modern Civilization Would Collapse
No, it's not beer. Visit https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ to get started learning STEM for FREE, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.
Watch our entire chip series:
One giant laser is responsible for nearly ALL high-tech products https://youtu.be/QGltY_PKJO0
The entire world relies on a machine made by ONE company https://youtu.be/Shuv9-MJBEU
How the U.S. Is trying to block China from accessing the world's most critical technology https://youtu.be/06Rrq51b1H0
The one company in Taiwan that runs the world https://youtu.be/tMXIPOiSkbI
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Thank you to our Patrons, including Igli Laci, Ronil Patel, Tom Eng
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Sources:
4:48 National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE) video on YouTube (Creative commons attribution - reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxv3JoS1uY8
1:12 Image sourced from Alamy (Newsthink Ltd. Is a registered client)
Articles referenced:
3:39 New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/04/technology/tech-cold-war-chips.html
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August 15, 2025 How a Terrible Father Inspired the World's First Programmer | Newsthink
How a Terrible Father Inspired the World's First Programmer
Ada Lovelace paved the way for the computer revolution. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
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Grab your Newsthink merch here: https://newsthink.creator-spring.com
Thank you to our Patrons, including Igli Laci
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Newsthink
Special thanks to the following for permission to use their material:
National Museums Scotland & Paisley Museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlJns3fPItE
The Henry Ford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQzpLLhN0fY
The Computer History Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkGY6LchJs&t=216s
The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, UK http://hucknallparishchurch.org.uk/
Some interviews and footage featured in the video constitute Fair Use for news reporting purposes. Other elements were acquired by Newsthink Ltd. Or fall under a creative commons license in which re-use is allowed.
Image sources:
4:06 Rosa Menkman via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/pjcKJE Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
6:05 Venusianer, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ via Wikimedia Commons
8:20 Empty bottle for opium tincture, London, England, 1880-1940. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
9:40 Steve Jurvetson via Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/8NoDgQ
9:43 Analytical Engine image: Bruno Barral (ByB), CC BY-SA 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
9:53 donald judge, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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