Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2195: How Far the Moon?
Posted on · Episode: 2195 Earth, Moon, and their inertial dance through the Heavens. Today, we keep track of the moon.
Tag: gravity
Health & Science
Scientists Pinpoint How A Flamingo Balances On One Leg
Posted on · What appears to be a feat actually requires almost no muscle effort from the bird. The researchers found even a dead flamingo's body will fall into a stable one-leg balance if positioned vertically.
Houston Matters
The Science (or Lack Thereof) of Space in Movies
Posted on · Many sci-fi classics and clunkers alike have tried to accurately portray the experience of being in outer space. The latest to try to bring that experience to life is the film Gravity, which premieres in Houston theaters today. Space City is especially sensitive to how space exploration is presented on screen. We talk about some […]
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Houston Matters for Fri., Oct. 4, 2013
Posted on · While weâre a month away from a local election, including a mayoral race, many political eyes are transfixed on Election Day 2014. Thatâs when a gubernatorial election will be held to replace incumbent Rick Perry, who previously announced he will not seek another term in office. The plot thickened Thursday, when State Senator Wendy Davis […]