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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2442: The Mysteries of Nature and Art

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 23, 2022 · Episode: 2442 The Mysteries of Nature and Art, John Bate’s legacy for Isaac Newton. Today, John Bate’s wonderful book.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2380: Newton and the Mint

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on October 24, 2022 · Episode: 2380 Isaac Newton’s other life as Master of the Royal Mint. Today, Isaac Newton coins money.

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