Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2014: Bubbles in Soda
Episode: 2014 Boiling bubbles and fizzing bubbles: So alike, so different! Today, bubbles in soda and bubbles in teakettles.
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1309: The deHavilland DH-4
Episode: 1309 The DH-4: a forgotten and terribly influential WW-I warplane. Today, America tries to get off the ground in WW-I.
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1308: Charles Dellshau
Episode: 1308 In which Charles Dellschau draws secret airships.Today, a Texas immigrant dreams and draws flight.
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1307: The Pendulum Clock
Episode: 1307 Pendulum clock escapement: science and technology merging. Today, we attend the wedding of science and technology.
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2403: Cookbook
Episode: 2403 Cookbook. Today, tasty treats.
The Indicator from Planet Money - President Jimmy Carter’s economic legacy
On this edition of Indicators of the Week, we discuss the economic legacy of former President, Jimmy Carter. Today on the show, we detail some of his top accomplishments from empowering the Federal Reserve's aggressive approach to inflation, deregulation of major industries and his push for cost saving energy measures that we still feel to this day.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - Why to look twice when your portfolio is doing well
People with American stocks in their portfolio are likely very happy right now. U.S. stocks were on a tear in 2024. But to some investors, that's a reason to look a longer look at their portfolio. Today on the show, one investor makes the case for the only free lunch in finance: diversification.
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Invest like a Congress member (Apple / Spotify)
Rethinking what counts in investing (Apple / Spotify)
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Curious City - Winter Weather Tips: From Extra Gloves To Hot Potatoes
From mail carriers to photographers, we asked people who spend a lot of time in the cold how they stay warm.
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1563: Toys
Episode: 1563 Looking back at the impact of toys. Sorting through a box the other day, I found old toys -- a lead soldier, a stuffed dog, a set of blocks.
The Indicator from Planet Money - The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets (Encore)
Even before the Dune: Part 2 popcorn bucket went viral this year, movie theaters have been trying all types of ways to lure customers back. There's reclining seats, expanded menu options, and even more merchandise. Today on the show, we track the rise of the popcorn bucket and its afterlife on eBay.
This piece originally aired on July 23, 2024.
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This piece originally aired on July 23, 2024.
Related episodes:
Coyote vs. Warner Brothers Discovery (Apple / Spotify)
Why platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV shows (Apple / Spotify)
Is movie night back?
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