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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2624: Saugus Alchemy

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on May 26, 2023 · Episode: 2624 John Winthrop, jr. brings Christian Alchemy to an ironworks on the Saugus. Today, iron and alchemy in the Plymouth Colony.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3275: A Sister in Science

Catherine Patterson

Posted on June 28, 2022 · Episode: 3275 Katherine Boyle Jones, a Sister of the Scientific Revolution. Today, a sister of the Scientific Revolution.

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Posted on April 3, 2023 · UConn rolled through March Madness to a title. It was the one constant in this year's unpredictable NCAA Tournament.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2669: Christmas Greenery

Roger Kaza

Posted on December 28, 2022 · Episode: 2669 Plants and greens associated with the Christmas Season. Today, Christmas greenery.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 3275: A Sister in Science

Catherine Patterson

Posted on June 28, 2022 · Episode: 3275 Katherine Boyle Jones, a Sister of the Scientific Revolution. Today, a sister of the Scientific Revolution.

Tags Boyle's Law chemical experiments chemistry earl of Cork John Milton Katherine Boyle Jones Lady Ranelagh london Richard Boyle Robert Boyle Royal Society scientific revolution siblings

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2238: Cecilia Payne-Gospochkin

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 4, 2022 · Episode: 2238 Cecilia Payne-Gospochkin and the Golden Apples of the Sun. Today, we ask what the sun’s made of.

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