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The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories.


This content is in service of Houston Public Media’s education mission and is sponsored by the University of Houston. It is not a product of our news team.

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1653: Aeolian Vibration

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1653: Aeolian Vibration

2026-11-0703:52

Episode: 1653 Aeolian harps, transmission wires, and vortex wakes.  Today, the Aeolian harp.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1652: Justus von Liebig

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1652: Justus von Liebig

2026-11-0604:10

Episode: 1652 Justus von Liebig and the first R&D laboratory.  Today, we create the first research laboratory.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2647: The Give and Take of Internet Shopping

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2647: The Give and Take of Internet Shopping

2026-11-0504:25

Episode: 2647 The Give and Take of Internet Shopping.  Today, getting to know you.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3428: The End of the Password

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3428: The End of the Password

2026-11-0403:49

Episode: 3428 The end of the password.  Today, a secret we may no longer need to remember.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2763: Steve Jobs, Simplifier

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2763: Steve Jobs, Simplifier

2026-11-0304:08

Episode: 2763 The legacy of Steve Jobs, who simplified computers and computing devices.  Today, the man who made it simple.
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