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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2541: Reliving Charlotte’s Web

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 31, 2023 · Episode: 2541 Charlotte, of Charlotte’s Web, in real life. Today, I relive Charlotte’s Web.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2506: Spanish Moss

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Posted on February 25, 2023 · Episode: 2506 Spanish Moss — not at all the stuff of antebellum decay. Today, a remarkable stuffing.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2496: Trilobites

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Posted on February 19, 2023 · Episode: 2496 Trilobites: Wondrous window upon the processes of evolution. Today, the evolution of the trilobite.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2477: Sand Hill Cranes

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Posted on February 4, 2023 · Episode: 2477 The Sand Hill Crane, not just another bird. Today, Sand Hill Cranes.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2460: Forms of Nature

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Posted on January 16, 2023 · Episode: 2460 In praise of the City: A fine piece of the natural world. Today, another look at form and function.

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