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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2442: The Mysteries of Nature and Art

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 23, 2022 · Episode: 2442 The Mysteries of Nature and Art, John Bate’s legacy for Isaac Newton. Today, John Bate’s wonderful book.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2317: Backwater Curves

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 11, 2022 · Episode: 2317 Backwater curves and a natural bayou redesigned. Today, we watch flowing water.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2225: Jean-Charles Borda

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on May 16, 2022 · Episode: 2225 Jean-Charles Borda: More than just a name on an orifice meter. Today, let’s meet Jean-Charles Borda.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2213: Henri Pitot

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on April 18, 2022 · Episode: 2213 Henri Pitot, his tube, and the Pont du Gard. Today, a story about aqueducts and airspeeds.

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