Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2770: Building the Mustang
Posted on · Episode: 2770 Today, our guest, NASA engineer Fitz Walker, remembers the P-51 Mustang. Developing the P-51 Mustang fighter.
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Houston Scientist Wins Nobel Prize, And The Challenges of Polling (Oct. 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We hear from Dr. Jim Allison from MD Anderson, recipient of the Nobel Prize for his work in cancer treatment research. We examine how polls are conducted with Anthony Salvanto of CBS News. We look back at NASA's history as the agency marks 60 years. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Remembering The Innovations Of NASA’s Predecessor — The NACA
Posted on · Before NASA, there was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. NASA’s chief historian, Bill Barry, tells Houston Matters about the innovations in aerospace the NACA made that flowed into the innovations made by NASA, many of which happened right here in Houston.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Houston Symphony Wins A Grammy, And What Houston Will Be Like By Its Bicentennial (Jan. 29, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about the Houston Symphony's Grammy Award. We explore what Houston might look like by its bicentennial in 2036. We learn about the organization that evolved into NASA. And we catch up on Houston sports.
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Our Favorite Conversations About Space: Tuesday’s Show (December 27, 2016)
Posted on · Houston is Space City, and Houston Matters has had many interesting conversations about space. On this special edition of the program, we bring you a few of our favorites, including: The 100 Year Starship, a project that making sure progress continues toward human interstellar space travel. Former astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison tells us about the […]
Full Show
Our Favorite Conversations About Space: Tuesday’s Show (December 29, 2015)
Posted on · Houston is Space City, and throughout 2015 Houston Matters had many interesting conversations about space. On this special edition of the program, we bring you a few of our favorites, including: The 100 Year Starship, a project that making sure progress continues toward human interstellar space travel. Former astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison tells us about […]
Houston Matters
Remembering The Innovations Of NASA’s Predecessor — The NACA
Posted on · Before NASA, there was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. NASA’s chief historian, Bill Barry, tells Houston Matters about the innovations in aerospace the NACA made that flowed into the innovations made by NASA, many of which happened right here in Houston.
Full Show
One Bin Recycling, NASA’s Predecessor and Anime: Friday’s Show (April 3, 2015)
Posted on · If you've been waiting eagerly for Houston's "one bin" recycling program, don't hold your breath. It's still unclear when the program might begin. The original idea was to have every piece of household trash — including recyclables — go into one bin. The money to develop this idea came from Former New York Mayor Michael […]