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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2260: When Metals Grow Tired

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 9, 2022 · Episode: 2260 When metal grows tired: Trying to predict fatigue failures. Today, metal grows tired.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2329: Thurston and Fulton

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 23, 2022 · Episode: 2329 Robert Thurston looks at Robert Fulton and sees beyond the folly. Today, Thurston looks at Fulton.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2252: Erwin S Ferry

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 20, 2022 · Episode: 2252 Ervin S. Ferry and the persistence of illumination. Today, the persistence of light.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2251: Englisch Für Ingenieure

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 19, 2022 · Episode: 2251 Engine: Englisch Für Ingenieure — in which I better learn my own language. Today, I learn English.

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