42 - Unit 731 and Mildred Dresselhaus

Jeff tells the horrifying story of Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Notorious for its inhumane experiments on people, this dark chapter in history is often referred to as the "Asian Auschwitz."Sam shares the inspiring story of Mildred Dresselhaus, a pioneering physicist and electrical engineer known for her groundbreaking research in carbon materials. Dubbed the "Queen of Carbon," her contributions revolutionized nanotechnology and paved the way for future advancements in science and engineering.Visit us on Linktree for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at downtherabbitholepod@gmail.com.Jeff’s sources: Hal, G. (2019). Japan's Infamous Unit 731: Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program. Tokyo: Tuttle Publishing. Pua, D., Dybbro, D., & Rogers, A. (2019). Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz. Pacific Atrocities Education. Pacific Atrocities - Human Experimentation Wikipedia - Unit 731 YouTube DocumentarySam’s sources: Google Arts & Culture - Mildred Dresselhaus Kavli Prize Autobiography MIT Physics Faculty Page Wikipedia - Mildred Dresselhaus