Podcasts about Ingenuity

Episode: 3323 We learn a new way of speaking in the 1930s.  Today, biting words.

Episode: 1421 The Rocket Boys, a moving story of adolescence and engineering.  Today, a book with a surprising subtext.

Episode: 1420 The Erie Canal.  Today, we ride 568 feet uphill in a barge.

Episode: 1419 Another way of looking at the 14th century Plague.  Today, population reduction by disaster.

Episode: 3322 Some Thoughts on the Future of High-Speed Rail.  Today, very fast trains.

Episode: 2824 An 18th-century catalogue of brass objects, an early approach to marketing, and decorative drawer handles.  Today, we look at a mysterious catalogue.

Episode: 2628 When traveling into space, how do you know you're there?  Today, astronaut Michael Barratt asks, where exactly is the border of space?

In this episode, Jack sits down with the award-winning author and novelist Geoff Dyer at his home to discuss the Good Book of Mart (as distinct from the Big Book of Mart), AKA The War Against Cliché.Geoff recalls his first encounter with Amis's fiction, which he read consecutively as a young man, starting with The Rachel Papers in the late 70s and throughout the early 80s, until he was completely blown away by Money in 1984.Geoff says The War Against Cliché is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for him as a writer, not least because the essays contained within make the reader acutely aware of how much fun Amis had with his craft. Amis makes writing seem like the best job in the world, which explains why so many journalists treat The War Against Cliché as a talisman.As well as the essays that stand out most within this collection, Jack and Geoff imagine what chance Geoff would have stood against Amis on the tennis court, why Geoff was right bring a bag of Amis's books to a dinner party for signing, what the Amisian ‘aura' was really all about, and how the publication of Geoff's new memoir, Homework, gives him pause to reflect on Amis's achievements with both Experience and Inside Story.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/ X: @mymartinamisFIND US ON YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: 1418 Does war influence technological evolution? Some surprising facts.  Today, we wonder how war influences technology.

On today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill take listeners on an informative journey through the cutting-edge agricultural practices of Yuma, Arizona—an essential winter farming partner for California. Known as the winter leafy greens capital of the U.S., Yuma produces 90% of the nation's leafy greens between November and April, and today's show highlights how the region is using drone technology and creative water management to sustain its success. The show features a compelling interview with Don Didwitty, a videographer and drone instructor with the University of Arizona, and Robert Masson, a Cooperative Extension Agent in Yuma County. Don discusses how drones are transforming row crop scouting, plant health monitoring, and even crop spraying. With high-resolution imaging and advanced sensors, drones help reduce labor needs and increase efficiency—especially critical as California faces ongoing labor shortages. Robert provides an in-depth look into Yuma's unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma's farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising salt levels, a multi-decade drought, and shifting political tides around water law may disrupt this balance. The episode also touches on broader trade tensions, such as escalating tariffs with Canada, and how national policies could ripple into the ag sector. Listeners also hear about the confirmation of Tyler Clarkson as USDA General Counsel, a move Secretary Brooke Rollins hailed as a win for rural America. Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into how agriculture, innovation, and policy intersect in Yuma—and how California growers rely on this desert hub during the winter season. Subscribe to the podcast and join Nick and Josh again tomorrow for more stories shaping the future of agriculture.

Episode: 1417 In which the medieval clock metaphor finally collapses.  Today, a metaphor dies.

Send us a textCould the humble drydock be the perfect example of canal engineering ingenuity? Find out why in our latest episode and join us back afloat onboard the Erica as we explore some surprising facts about this often-overlooked marvel.Journal entry:1st August, Friday (Lammas Day)“Fields the colour of linen and calico Under turbulent skies of heavy cloud. As I chew on a blade of grass The wind whips up dust devils Across the dry, hard-baked hill. Apples fall, half ripened. Harry, the goat, stands on his hindlegs And sniffs the air; nostrils flaring. Lammas Day The first fruits of harvest home.”Episode Information:In this episode I read ‘Summer Moods' by John Clare and ‘Autumn Weeds' by Lauren Binyon. I also read an extract from Athenaeus of Naucratis. Click here for more information on the Tessarakonteres.  More photographs of the drydock can be found at noswpod.com.With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast.Susan BakerMind ShamblesClare HollingsworthKevin B.Fleur and David McloughlinLois RaphaelTania YorgeyAndrea HansenChris HindsDavid DiromChris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.Contact Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.

Episode: 1416 Technology on Hold: ideas that return after a long time.  Today, technology on hold.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, about leading an American company with 700+ amazing employees and dominating the rifle scope business by sticking to the core values of the company. In addition to the launch of the new VX5HD GEN2, topics covered include manufacturing in America, growing talent from within, the need for ingenuity, listening to your customer, conservation is doing right for your customer and their future, being a leader in the volunteer world, with some hunting stories added along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 1415 Right and left handedness: some new ideas about origins.  Today, why do you write with your right hand?

Episode: 2495 Creativity Within Limits: Rules as a Source of Creativity.  Today, bounded creativity.

NASA's Crew 11 scheduled to launch today. NASA and JPL have announced their plans for a sequel to the Ingenuity helicopter. The recently discovered interstellar comet is massive. An asteroid that has a very small chance of colliding with the Moon could send a lot of lunar debris to Earth. It seems that the long speculated companion star to Betelgeuse has been confirmed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Episode: 3243 Hollywood's Heroic Water FX. Today, water effects.

Hello to you listening in Chandler, Arizona!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but the old ones say that once there was a village of people so stingy and tight-fisted that they hid whatever they had so that their friends and neighbors wouldn't know who had what and want it for themselves. They even hid their food from one another even though there was plenty to go around.One day a traveler pulling a small wagon wanders into the village. He's been on the road for many days and has no food left to eat. He goes from door to door asking for a bit of bread, of cheese, maybe an apple; but at each door he's turned away: We have nothing here! Stop begging! Leave us alone!The traveler returns to his wagon, takes out a large kettle, sets it down in the village square and builds a fire under the kettle. He adds water from the well and a large stone taken from a pocket in his coat.Of course the villagers are curious, peering out of their windows, what's this fellow up to anyway? A child sent out to ask what the traveler is doing is told, "I'm making stone soup.” and this he repeats to the villagers who are edging closer to the traveler and his kettleHe's smacking his lips in anticipation. "It's almost ready, he says, but to make a really good stone soup it could use some cabbage." A villager returns with a cabbage for the kettle. The butcher, not to be outdone by his neighbor adds some choice cuts of meat. Other villagers rush home and return with food from their own gardens--potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and spices.Soon the soup in the big kettle was bubbling and fragrant. The traveler scooped the stone out of the kettle, tucked it back in his coat pocket, and served the soup to one and all.In time the traveler went on his way pulling his wagon with his kettle and the stone back in his pocket; but he left behind a story and the recipe for stone soup that's made and shared to this very day.Thank you for listening!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Episode: 2810 The Concrete Revolution in Ancient Rome.  Today, some concrete achievements.

Fluent Fiction - French: Triumph of Ingenuity: Luc's Sustainable Science Fair Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sur le campus lumineux de l'École de Science de la Société Utopique, l'été était dans l'air.En: On the bright campus of the École de Science de la Société Utopique, summer was in the air.Fr: De jeunes esprits créatifs se précipitaient entre les stands, préparant la grande foire scientifique de fin d'année.En: Young creative minds were rushing between the stalls, preparing the grand end-of-year science fair.Fr: Des banderoles colorées flottaient au-dessus des bâtiments futuristes comme des promesses d'innovation.En: Colorful banners floated above the futuristic buildings like promises of innovation.Fr: Luc, un élève ambitieux avec une passion pour la science environnementale, se promenait avec détermination.En: Luc, an ambitious student with a passion for environmental science, roamed with determination.Fr: Pour lui, ce n'était pas seulement une foire, mais une chance de montrer l'importance de la vie durable.En: For him, it wasn't just a fair but a chance to demonstrate the importance of sustainable living.Fr: Son projet reposait sur l'utilisation de matériaux recyclés pour construire une mini-maison autosuffisante.En: His project was based on using recycled materials to build a self-sufficient tiny house.Fr: Il espérait impressionner tout le monde, malgré les ressources limitées.En: He hoped to impress everyone, despite the limited resources.Fr: Claire, sa meilleure amie, l'accompagnait de près.En: Claire, his best friend, accompanied him closely.Fr: Elle admirait le dévouement de Luc, mais ne pouvait s'empêcher d'être un peu sceptique.En: She admired Luc's dedication, but couldn't help being a bit skeptical.Fr: "Luc, es-tu sûr que cela fonctionnera?En: "Luc, are you sure this will work?"Fr: ", demandait-elle souvent, inquiète des ambitions parfois excessives de son ami.En: she often asked, worried about her friend's sometimes excessive ambitions.Fr: Non loin de là, se trouvait Mathieu.En: Not far from there was Mathieu.Fr: Connu pour ses projets grandioses financés par ses riches parents, Mathieu préparait une présentation sur les technologies avancées.En: Known for his grand projects financed by his wealthy parents, Mathieu was preparing a presentation on advanced technologies.Fr: Luc ressentait une pression immense de rivaliser avec lui, mais il savait qu'il devait rester fidèle à ses valeurs.En: Luc felt immense pressure to compete with him, but he knew he had to stay true to his values.Fr: En voyant ses matériaux éparpillés, et le peu de temps dont il disposait, Luc prit une décision importante.En: Seeing his scattered materials and the little time he had left, Luc made an important decision.Fr: "Je vais impliquer mes camarades," déclara-t-il à Claire.En: "I will involve my classmates," he declared to Claire.Fr: Ensemble, ils organisèrent une équipe pour assembler le projet.En: Together, they organized a team to assemble the project.Fr: Avec enthousiasme, les élèves apportèrent bouteilles en plastique, vieux cartons et panneaux solaires de seconde main.En: With enthusiasm, the students brought plastic bottles, old cartons, and second-hand solar panels.Fr: À la veille de la foire, le campus résonnait de rires et de discussions animées.En: On the eve of the fair, the campus echoed with laughter and lively discussions.Fr: Le jour de l'événement, Luc présenta sa maison autosuffisante avec fierté.En: On the day of the event, Luc presented his self-sufficient house with pride.Fr: Mais soudain, un problème technique survint.En: But suddenly, a technical problem arose.Fr: Les juges semblaient douter de la viabilité du projet.En: The judges seemed to doubt the project's viability.Fr: Ne se laissant pas décourager, Luc fit preuve d'une grande adaptabilité.En: Not letting himself be discouraged, Luc showed great adaptability.Fr: Aidé par ses coéquipiers, il corrigea le problème en un rien de temps.En: Helped by his teammates, he corrected the problem in no time.Fr: Il se tourna vers les juges et le public, expliquant avec passion sa vision d'une vie durable, utilisant les ressources de manière créative et efficace.En: He turned to the judges and the audience, explaining with passion his vision of sustainable living, using resources creatively and efficiently.Fr: "Cela montre ce que nous pouvons accomplir ensemble," conclut-il avec un sourire.En: "This shows what we can accomplish together," he concluded with a smile.Fr: Bien qu'il ne remporte pas la première place, l'ingéniosité et la résilience de Luc furent saluées par tous.En: Although he didn't win first place, Luc's ingenuity and resilience were praised by all.Fr: Mathieu, impressionné, vint le féliciter.En: Mathieu, impressed, came to congratulate him.Fr: "Tu as prouvé que l'esprit d'équipe et la créativité comptent plus que l'argent," admit-il avec respect.En: "You've proven that teamwork and creativity matter more than money," he admitted with respect.Fr: Luc sortit de cette expérience transformé.En: Luc emerged from this experience transformed.Fr: Il avait appris la valeur de la collaboration et avait gagné une nouvelle confiance en sa méthode unique.En: He had learned the value of collaboration and had gained new confidence in his unique approach.Fr: Le campus, plus vibrant que jamais, semblait applaudir sa réussite silencieuse.En: The campus, more vibrant than ever, seemed to silently applaud his success. Vocabulary Words:the campus: le campusthe summer: l'ététhe stall: le standthe banner: la banderolethe building: le bâtimentthe promise: la promessethe student: l'élèvethe determination: la déterminationthe project: le projetthe resource: la ressourcethe skepticism: le scepticismethe ambition: l'ambitionthe presentation: la présentationthe pressure: la pressionthe decision: la décisionthe classmate: le camaradethe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe carton: le cartonthe panel: le panneauthe laughter: le rirethe discussion: la discussionthe pride: la fiertéthe judge: le jugethe adaptability: l'adaptabilitéthe teammate: le coéquipierthe vision: la visionthe creativity: la créativitéthe ingenuity: l'ingéniositéthe resilience: la résiliencethe experience: l'expérience

Episode: 1414 Viewing America through advertisements in Appleton's magazine, 1869.  Today, advertisements just after the Civil War.

Episode: 1413 How contemporary Romantic poets saw the Industrial Revolution.  Today, Romantic poets and the Industrial Revolution.

Episode: 1412 NonExercise Activity Thermogenesis (or NEAT) and weight gain.  Today, we lose weight.

Episode: 1411 The role of notation in John Dalton's atomic theory.  Today, we wonder how to draw an atom.

Episode: 2493 Child's Play: the role of play in education.  Today, child's play.

Episode: 2801 The Maria Theresa Thaler.  Today, the almighty Thaler.

Episode: 3321 Scott Joplin persevered in creating Ragtime music as a black musician in post-Civil War America. .  Today, Joplin and Ragtime.

Episode: 1410 Homo Technologicus.  Today, a chicken-and-egg question.

Episode: 1409 The Douglas DC-3: an airplane for all seasons.  Today, we ride the first modern passenger airplane.

Episode: 1408 Fast game, slow game, and Stone Age population dynamics.  Today, a Paleolithic story of the tortoise and the hare.

Episode: 1407 A matter of size: scaling laws among living species.  Today, a matter of size.

Episode: 2491 Mitch Miller and the Gang: A Look at American Pop Culture in the Late 1950s.  Today, we follow the bouncing ball.

Episode: 2809 Laurence Housman designs an edition of Christina Rossetti's poem Goblin Market.  Today, Goblins, sisterly love, and a masterpiece of book design.

Episode: 2613 Can we hear shapes?  Today let's ask: Can we hear shapes?

Episode: 3320 Brown.  Today, Let's talk about the color brown.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from the Lions camp as they call up even more replacements.Mack Hansen looks set to be fit for Saturday's test.J-A S plays down beef with Sione.Ireland's pointless showing in Portugal.And what has All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson had to say about the South Africa set piece tactics against Italy?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Episode: 1406 The end of the medieval age of reason.  Today, a brief bright era in medieval Europe.

Episode: 1405 Marc Isambard Brunel and his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.  Today, two larger-than-life engineers.

Films featuring Allen Ginsberg or his work: Howl (2010):This film explores the creation and impact of Ginsberg's iconic poem, Howl, with James Franco portraying the poet. Kill Your Darlings (2013):This movie focuses on the early years of the Beat Generation and Ginsberg's relationship with Lucien Carr, played by Daniel Radcliffe. I'm Not There (2007):A biographical musical about Bob Dylan, featuring David Cross as a cameo appearance as Ginsberg. The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1993):This documentary offers a comprehensive look at Ginsberg's life, featuring interviews with friends, contemporaries, and archival footage. Heart Beat (1980):While not directly featuring Ginsberg, this film is based on Carolyn Cassady's memoir and explores the Beat Generation, including Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac. 

Episode: 1404 Prerequisites seen as a reflection of the structure of science.  Today, let's talk about the prerequisite course.

Episode: 2485 Jean Le Rond d'Alembert: Controversial Mathematician of the Enlightenment.  Today, the controversies of an enlightened mathematician.

Episode: 2725 The Atocha Bombing Memorial: Remembering the dead — creating hope.  Today, mourning and monuments.

Episode: 3319 Perhaps WWII really began when Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1935.  Today, when did World-War-Two begin?

Episode: 3318 Vera C. Rubin: The astronomer who brought dark matter to light.  Today, meet Vera Rubin.

Episode: 1402 Ben Franklin and Le Ray de Chaumont's house in Paris.  Today, Ben Franklin, revolution, and a house in Paris.

Episode: 1401 Theodore Roosevelt and Frederic Remington defining the West.  Today, Roosevelt and Remington go West.

Episode: 1400 Trying to catch the flavor of the past.  Today, a look back.

Episode: 2483 Public Transportation and Technology: The Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority.  Today, we leave the car at home.

Episode: 3235 Gender, labor history, and the devaluation of film editing.  Today, the mother of all film editors.