What this is
Daily 3-minute radio stories about inventors and discoveries that shape our world, produced by Houston Public Media.
Episode: 3377 An 1880 article seeks to anticipate the creation of electric power, beginning with Zinc. Today, we burn Zinc.
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This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity
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Key details
- Topic: Daily 3-minute radio show about science and inventions
- Where to find: 88.7 FM Houston Public Radio, online streaming, or podcasts
- Host: John Lienhard explains how creativity and ideas become reality
- Local connection: Helps understand Houston's role in NASA, medical, and energy innovation
- Cost: Free with donations supporting Houston Public Media
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This free daily radio show helps Houston neighbors understand science and inventions that shape our lives. Since Houston is home to NASA and major medical centers, learning about scientific discoveries connects us to the innovation happening in our own city.
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