Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: An update on the COVID-19 situation in the region, the latest on Hurricane Delta, our weekly political roundup, and Roman Mars discusses his new book on how design affects our daily lives.
Posted on · Episode: 1871 The PBY Catalina, a very special old airplane. Today, the last great seaplane.
Posted on · Episode: 1815 Super Guppy: A most implausible and useful airplane. Today, an implausible airplane.
Posted on · Episode: 1755 A consumer report: lowbrow means to a better life. Today, a consumer report.
Posted on · Episode: 1694 In which we learn that technology is communication. Today, technology has something to tell us.
Posted on · Episode: 1634 Flying the Aegean Sea in Daedalus’ slipstream. Today, we mix a magic drink for Daedalus and Icarus.
Posted on · Episode: 1620 The Indian canoe — another perfected technology. Today, birch-bark canoes.
Posted on · Episode: 1607 Continuous-aim firing: a diagnosis of an ill-received idea. Today, we aim a gun from a rocking platform.
Posted on · Episode: 1570 GE, light bulbs, and the product-driven innovation cycle. Today, we talk about light bulbs and product innovation.
Posted on · Episode: 3185 Mechanical Hummingbirds. Today, improving upon nature.
Posted on · Episode: 1540 The Korean Turtle Boat – the first ironclad. Today, we meet a turtle with an iron shell.
Posted on · Episode: 1525 Liberty ships: an amateur takes over the trade. Today, an amateur builds ships.
Posted on · Episode: 1520 In which automobile makers gradually learn aerodynamics. Today, aerodynamics and automobiles.
Posted on · Episode: 1489 Inventing the helicopter: harder than it looked. Today, we invent the helicopter.
Posted on · Episode: 1480 Streamlining and the American public. Today, we talk about streamlining.