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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2200: Smart Birds

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 21, 2022 · Episode: 2200 Jays who are smarter than you’d ever have thought. Today, smart birds.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1760: The Christmas Lectures

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Posted on December 30, 2022 · Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday’s Gift to children. Today, the Christmas Lectures.

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Banned books and the impact on our society

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on September 26, 2022 · Banned Books Week brings awareness to challenged and banned books

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2212: Joseph and John LeConte

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on April 17, 2022 · Episode: 2212 In which Joseph and John LeConte accept evolution as they themselves evolve. Today, a tale of two slaveholders.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2211: Concrete Canoe

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on April 15, 2022 · Episode: 2211 Concrete Canoe: a metaphor, a vehicle for learning, and new technology in old clothing. Today, we build our boat from concrete.

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