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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2662: Lucretius

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 18, 2023 · Episode: 2662 Lucretius gives us modern atomic theory — 1900 years too soon. Today, Roman atoms.

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Posted on November 7, 2023 · Kelly and Zach Weinersmith discuss their new book, which throws a bit of a wet blanket on the idea of future space colonies.

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Third special session nears its end (Nov. 7, 2023)

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Posted on November 7, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: While today is Election Day in Greater Houston and across the state, it's also the last day of the third special session of the Texas Legislature. We discuss what was accomplished -- and mostly what wasn't.

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Special ed at HISD (Oct. 5, 2023)

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Posted on October 5, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We learn about HISD’s struggle to maintain special education services after cutting 21 contractors. And NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about his new book and lessons from Abraham Lincoln for keeping a divided nation together.

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Why hundreds of Sheldon Coopers are descending on Houston next week

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Posted on September 1, 2023 · Some 700 theoretical and experimental physicists are coming to Houston for the 30th Quark Matter Conference Sept. 3-9.

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