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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2213: Henri Pitot

Dr. John Lienhard

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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Posted on September 11, 2022 · Episode: 2317 Backwater curves and a natural bayou redesigned. Today, we watch flowing water.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2250: Sir Michael James Lighthill

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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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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2225: Jean-Charles Borda

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Posted on May 16, 2022 · Episode: 2225 Jean-Charles Borda: More than just a name on an orifice meter. Today, let’s meet Jean-Charles Borda.

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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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