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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2415: Camels in Canada

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 26, 2022 · Episode: 2415 In which camels return to their native continent and are ill-received. Today, camels in Canada.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2385: Cotton

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on October 29, 2022 · Episode: 2385 When cotton was king in Texas. Today, think about cotton.

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In surprise move, House impeachment managers rest their case against suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton

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Posted on September 14, 2023 · Immediately afterward, Paxton's attorneys pushed for a motion that, if successful, would have effectively tossed all impeachment charges against Paxton.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2867: Fresnel and Lighthouses

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 10, 2023 · Episode: 2867 Augustin Fresnel, light, and lighthouses: from the science of light to the saving of ships. Today, Fresnel and his Lighthouses.

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Texas residents concerned about air pollution challenge the state’s ‘one-mile rule’

Posted on August 22, 2023 · When it comes to protecting your home or business from dangerous airborne chemicals, distance matters.

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Chances for rain (Aug. 22, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 22, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: While the bulk of rain in today’s forecast may land south of us, there are several other storm systems developing in the Atlantic. Could any of them bring some much-needed rain here?

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