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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2470: Spider Web Design

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on January 28, 2023 · Episode: 2470 The design and construction of a spider web. Today, let’s weave a spider web.

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Five things you should know about Houston bats

Michael Hagerty / Celeste Schurman

Posted on September 7, 2023 · A local conservationist talks about the many species of bats that live in greater Houston and what they do for our natural environment.

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Other than annoying us, what useful functions do mosquitoes serve in the ecosystem?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 18, 2023 · We learn why recent declines in mosquitoes in the Houston area isn't the good news it might seem to be, and we get answers to other bug and insect questions from entomologist Erin Mills.

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Bugs, insects, and animals galore! (July 18, 2023)

Posted on July 18, 2023 · On Monday's show: We talk with a local entomologist about the varied world of insects in our region, then talk with local animal welfare groups about the challenges they face.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3284: Spiders and STEM

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Episode: 3284 A place for scary spiders in STEM education. Today, Spiders and STEM education.

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