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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2939: Alternative Power Transmission

Posted on September 21, 2023 · Episode: 2939 Getting Power Inside: Alternative Power Transmission Systems. Today, why electricity?

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Posted on October 12, 2023 · Episode: 2943 Recording Before Electricity. Today, a cornucopia of sound.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2757: George Forbes

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Posted on August 13, 2023 · Episode: 2757 George Forbes, forgotten builder of our electrically lit and driven world. Today, a forgotten electrical pioneer.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2757: George Forbes

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 13, 2023 · Episode: 2757 George Forbes, forgotten builder of our electrically lit and driven world. Today, a forgotten electrical pioneer.

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Energy & Environment

Electricity prices in Texas sometimes get really high in the summer. Don’t fear your next bill.

Matt Largey, KUT

Posted on August 8, 2023 · The electricity market in Texas is doing exactly what it's designed to do — and most customers probably won't notice any effect on their bill.

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