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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2896: Nadezhda Popova

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 23, 2023 · Episode: 2896 In which Nadezhda Popova beats off the Wehrmacht in a crop-duster. Today, Nadia Popova.

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After Bombings, Uncomfortable Truths Emerge About Racial Divides In Austin

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on March 29, 2018 · People often use a shorthand to describe Austin: It's weird; it’s a progressive city; it’s a blueberry in a sea of tomato soup. But a sort of alternate reality exists for many residents of color. There have been moments over the past month that have highlighted this racial divide.

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Hunt For Austin Bomber Frustrated Police Before Breakthrough

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press / WILL WEISSERT, AP

Posted on March 22, 2018 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said police were able to monitor Conditt and his movements for about 24 hours before his death

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UPDATE: Austin Police: Bombing Suspect Left Taped ‘Confession’

STEPHANIE FEDERICO, KUT / Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 21, 2018 · A law enforcement official identified the suspect as Mark Anthony Conditt of Pflugerville

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UPDATE: Bomb That Exploded At A FedEx Facility Was Sent From, And To, Austin, Police Say

Matt Largey, KUT / Associated Press / HPM Digital Team / Bill Chappell, NPR / Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on March 20, 2018 · A package that exploded at a FedEx Ground distribution facility in Schertz was addressed to a location in Austin. It's the fifth explosion of a device either in Austin or meant to be delivered to the city.

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UPDATE: Two Men Injured By Bomb In Austin; HPD Chief Acevedo Discusses Bombings And Safety

HPM Digital Team / Scott Neuman, NPR / ANDREW WEBER, KUT

Posted on March 19, 2018 · The latest explosion injured two men in their 20s who were riding or walking their bicycles through a neighborhood in southwestern Austin

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Syrian Barrage Buries Civilian Areas: ‘What Have We Done To Deserve This?’

Colin Dwyer, NPR

Posted on February 21, 2018 · Attacks on rebel-held eastern Ghouta, outside Damascus, have killed over 250 civilians and show no signs of slowing. Aid groups say pro-regime forces are targeting residential buildings and hospitals.

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ISIS Claims Responsibility In Manchester Bombing That Killed 22 People

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on May 23, 2017 · The Islamic State promised more bloodshed in a statement issued Tuesday, according extremist-activity monitor Site Intelligence. It's not yet known what kind of ties the bomber may have had with the group.

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Oklahoma City Bombing Remembered 22 Years Later

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Posted on April 19, 2017 · Hundreds gather to remember the Oklahoma City bombing

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Warplanes Strike Syrian Town Hit by Chemical Attack

Associated Press

Posted on April 8, 2017 · The Syrian town hit by devastating chemical attack has also been the target of recent bombings

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Posted on October 2, 2023 · Episode: 2935 In which humpback whales revise airfoil theory with the tubercles on their flippers. Today whale aerodynamics.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2876: The Scientists Speak

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Posted on September 16, 2023 · Episode: 2876 In which engineers and scientists assess their work in 1945. Today, scientists speak as WW-II ends.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2874: The Ground Effect

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Posted on September 15, 2023 · Episode: 2874 The ground effect in the service of birds and human vehicles. Today, the ground effect.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2866: How Many Wings or Strings?

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Posted on September 9, 2023 · Episode: 2866 How many wings on an aeroplane — How many strings on a violin? Thoughts on the maturation of technologies. Today, How many wings or strings on an aeroplane or a violin?

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