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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2250: Sir Michael James Lighthill

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 18, 2022 · Episode: 2250 Sir Michael James Lighthill, the man who could do everything. Today, greatness swims by me.

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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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Another setback for the San Jacinto Waste Pits (April 15, 2022)

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Posted on April 15, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn about the latest delay in efforts to clean up a hazardous waste site. Plus, Houston will likely face stricter pollution standards to reduce smog. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2164: Hele-Shaw

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Posted on January 10, 2022 · Episode: 2164 Henry Selby Hele-Shaw, and the many faces of yesterday’s engineer. Today, a remarkable engineer from another century.

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Posted on August 23, 2019 · Da Camera explores prominent women, the birthdays of Blue Note Records and Beethoven, and more. Plus, “Sister” Denise Fennell stops by the studio.

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