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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2216: Good Health for Boys & Girls

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on April 25, 2022 · Episode: 2216 Good Health for Boys and Girls in 1889. Today, we raise your great grandparents.

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Texas has approved new science textbooks, but advocates say they fall short on climate change

Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on November 21, 2023 · School districts don't need to use the materials the state board approved, but many will since those books are guaranteed to comply with state curriculum standards known as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

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Texas pushes some textbook publishers to remove material on fossil fuels

Associated Press

Posted on November 20, 2023 · In recent years, the panel has faced other heated curriculum battles surrounding how evolution and U.S. history are taught to more than 5 million students.

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A Houston dermatologist debunks some myths about skin care

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 12, 2023 · While the worst of this summer's extreme heat may be over, you still need to think about sun exposure.

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Adapting to climate change in Houston (Sept. 12, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 12, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: This won’t be the last oppressive summer in Houston. We'll have to either deal with it – or leave. We discuss how to adapt to the Bayou City’s changing climate in the coming years.

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