Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2666: Alan Turing
Posted on · Episode: 2666 Codes, ciphers and Alan Turing. Today codes, ciphers and Alan Turing.
Tag: World War II
Houston Matters
Flying high with the Fly Girls
Posted on · A new exhibit at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum highlights some of the women of Houston's aviation history.
Houston Matters
Restaurants and post-COVID expansions (March 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston-area restaurants want to keep expanded outdoor seating established early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston City Council is considering it. We learn more and discuss the state of area restaurants.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3216: Internment Camp Art Schools
Posted on · Episode: 3216 World War II, the Los Angeles Art Students League, and Japanese American internment. Today, art and survival.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2886: Not Just Gadgets
Posted on · Episode: 2886 Not Just Gadgets: The Science of Engineering Systems. Today, beyond gadgets.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2944: Max Planck’s Triumphs and Tragedies
Posted on · Episode: 2944 The Father of Quantum Theory, The Perseverance of a Scientist Facing Multiple Tragedies. Today, a scientist’s triumphs and tragedies.
Houston Matters
Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities (Feb. 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to be "heavily involved" in the effort to establish school vouchers this legislative session and backs criminalization of some health care treatments for transgender kids.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3133: The Liar That Helped Win D-Day
Posted on · Episode: 3133 Juan Pujol García: the Liar Who Helped Win D-Day. Today, a great big liar saves the day.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3272: Bad Torpedoes
Posted on · Episode: 3272 The Terrible Failure Rate of WWII Torpedoes. Today, A total Dud…
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2944: Max Planck’s Triumphs and Tragedies
Posted on · Episode: 2944 The Father of Quantum Theory, The Perseverance of a Scientist Facing Multiple Tragedies. Today, a scientist’s triumphs and tragedies.
Houston Matters
80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a son tells his father’s story
Posted on · Vaughn Hamberlin of Beaumont survived the Japanese attack in 1941 and wrote an account of that day. His son, Cliff, share's his father's memories.
Houston Matters
Houston WWII Veteran Aubrey Farb Shares Memories Of The Pacific Theater
Posted on · The former Marine served as a Japanese translator.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke Calls For A ‘Moonshot’ To Combat Climate Change
Posted on · Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "we're going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind."
Houston Matters
Descendants Of WWII Help Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of D-Day
Posted on · The son of a WWII soldier visits the descendant of a family his father had rescued 75 years ago.
News
Postage Stamp Honoring Bush 41 Will Be Released In College Station
Posted on · The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a Forever stamp honoring the former President, who passed away in Houston in November.