Alice Ball’s Breakthrough

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting historical adventure about Alice Ball, the young chemist who turned a stubborn oil into hope for people with Hansen’s disease! This episode tells a true, gentle tale of science, care, and justice. Perfect for curious listeners, it shows how careful lab work, brave sharing, and truth can change lives. Hear about ship harbors, quiet labs, and hospital rooms where new hope arrived. Historical Fun Fact: Alice Ball developed the first successful injectable form of chaulmoogra oil at just 23 years old, creating esters that could be drawn into a syringe without clogging. Did you know? What questions would you ask if you could visit an early 1900s chemistry lab in Honolulu? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might tell your pick in a future episode! #LetsRewind #AliceBall #HiddenFigures #WomenInScience #History #ScienceForYoungMinds #STEMStories