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Back to SearchThe Engines of Our Ingenuity 1483: Gibbs and Visualization
Episode 1483
Episode: 1483 In which J. Willard Gibbs pictures gear teeth. Today, a glimpse into the mind of J. Willard Gibbs.
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1481: Photography: The Salad Days
Episode 1481
Episode: 1481 A revealing view of photography's early days. Today, where was photography headed in 1854?
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2542: Hippodamus of Miletus
Episode 2542
Episode: 2542 Hippodamus of Miletus and Urban Design. Today, a grid for the ages.
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3346: Mary Proctor
Episode 3346
Episode: 3346 In which Mary Proctor uses myth to help children understand reality. Today, astronomy for children.
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3345: Tacheometry
Episode 3345
Episode: 3345 In which I learn that an old book is not about tachometry but tacheometry instead. Today, a set of misunderstandings.
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3342: Bernardo Zamagna
Episode 3342
Episode: 3342 Bernardo Zamagna designs a lighter-than-air ship that physics could not quite support. Today, let us fly with Bernardo Zamagna.
Published on 2 weeks ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1480: Streamline
Episode 1480
Episode: 1480 Streamlining and the American public. Today, we talk about streamlining.
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1479: Great-Grandchildren
Episode 1479
Episode: 1479 The riddle of more grandparents than people. Today, you and I are kin.
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1478: Statue of Liberty
Episode 1478
Episode: 1478 A sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty. Today, a sneak preview of the Statue of Liberty.
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2538: Cheese
Episode 2538
Episode: 2538 Engineering Cheese Through the Millenia. Today, say "cheese."
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago