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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2270: Louis de Brogue

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 24, 2022 · Episode: 2270 Louis de Broglie: The prince and blurred pea. Today, the prince and the blurred pea.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2944: Max Planck’s Triumphs and Tragedies

Haleh Ardebili

Posted on January 25, 2022 · Episode: 2944 The Father of Quantum Theory, The Perseverance of a Scientist Facing Multiple Tragedies. Today, a scientist’s triumphs and tragedies.

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