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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2453: Meandering Rivers

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on January 9, 2023 · Episode: 2453 Albert Einstein and meandering rivers — seen from above. Today, we look down on a river.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2490: Ancient Footprints

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