

Dr. Rachel Lance and 'Chamber Divers'
Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Rachel Lance, an expert in WWII research and underwater science, discusses her new book 'Chamber Divers' on a podcast. The episode covers the challenges of accessing classified information, unexpected historical discoveries, diverse characters in scientific research, the critical role of funding in advancing science, the radicalization of a scientist in wartime, and a gripping tale of a researcher surviving a collapsed lung during a deep-sea dive.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Chamber Divers: Uncovering WWII Scientists' Story
01:39 • 11min
Uncovering Historical Stories: The Process and Unexpected Discoveries
12:24 • 6min
Diverse Characters in Scientific Research Team
18:15 • 12min
The Critical Role of Funding in Advancing Science
30:13 • 6min
The Radicalization of a Scientist in Wartime
35:50 • 13min
Surviving a Collapsed Lung: Jim Rendall's Dive Incident
48:28 • 5min
Scientific Challenges and Personal Bonds
53:44 • 11min
Exploring Weaving, Pizza Making, and Advertisements
01:04:36 • 5min