Podcasts about Ingenuity

Episode: 2862 Randomness out of Nothingness.  Today, let's talk about how to pick random numbers out of thin air.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 29 Episode 15In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover intriguing discoveries about Mercury's geological activity, NASA's innovative Dragonfly mission to Titan, and the environmental impacts of rocket fuel pollution.Mercury's Surprising StreaksA new study reveals bright streaks, or lineae, on Mercury's surface, suggesting the planet is not as geologically inactive as previously thought. Researchers from the University of Bern utilized machine learning to analyze over 100,000 images from NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft, discovering that these streaks are likely caused by the outgassing of volatile materials from beneath Mercury's crust. This finding indicates ongoing geological processes and will be further explored by the BepiColombo mission, set to reach Mercury later this year.NASA's Dragonfly Mission to TitanNASA is developing the Dragonfly, a car-sized rotocopter designed to explore Saturn's moon Titan, which features methane and ethane lakes. Scheduled for launch in 2028, Dragonfly will utilize Titan's dense atmosphere to fly to various locations, examining environments that may harbor organic materials essential for life. The mission builds on the success of the Ingenuity rotocopter on Mars, with extensive testing underway to ensure optimal performance in Titan's unique conditions.Rocket Fuel Pollution and the Ozone LayerA recent study highlights the damaging effects of burning rocket fuels, such as kerosene, on Earth's ozone layer. The report indicates that the rapid growth of the rocket launch industry is exacerbating this issue, particularly affecting regions like Antarctica and parts of Australia. Researchers are calling for restrictions on the use of these fuels to mitigate environmental harm.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature Communications, Earth and EnvironmentClimate and Atmospheric ScienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.(00:00:00) Streaks on the surface of Mercury suggesting it's not quite dead yet(00:11:13) Burning rocket fuel damages Earth's ozone layer, study finds(00:12:28) A new study claims cyber attacks can spark intense social media discussions(00:14:53) Apple bans anti woke Holly Valent song from iTunes in Australia(00:16:39) Apple has now had hypertension notifications authorized by the TGN(00:18:04) Space Time is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through bitesz. com

Episode: 3349 The Inhuman Distances of the Speed of Light.  Today, inhuman distances.

A powerful story of unconditional love, biblical wisdom, and transformational parenting on The VIBE Podcast with Kelly Cardenas. In this emotional and motivational episode, Kelly shares how his mother's simple words — “I'd love you even with poop on your face” — carried life-changing wisdom rooted in Proverbs 31.Growing up, I gave my mom plenty of reasons to quit on me.My name on the board with checkmarks.Detention.Coming home late.Not doing homework.Bad grades.Procrastination.Stupid financial decisions.Horrible music.Silly brushes with the law.And some truly bad judgment.And through it all… she loved me anyway.We used to laugh every time she said she'd love me even with poop on my face. But only now — as a parent — do I realize the profound strength packed inside that one sentence.That wasn't just humor.That was wisdom.That was perseverance.That was unconditional love in action.My mom wasn't beating me with the Bible or preaching sermons at me.She was living Proverbs 31 every single day.She modeled:Confidence.Hard work.Wisdom.Prudence.Honor.Ingenuity.Perseverance.Beauty of character.And because of her character, our family was built on respect, resilience, and reverence.The true power of a mother isn't just what she says — it's what she endures with love and grace.She didn't just promise she'd love me through my mess…She proved it.This episode of The VIBE Podcast is for anyone who's ever felt imperfect but deeply loved — and for parents who are building foundations that will last generations.

Episode: 1519 Learning to acquire knowledge and create it at the same time.  Today, we wonder where knowledge comes from.

Episode: 1518 A concern about computers and the redefinition of reality.  Today, we try to tell fact from fiction.

Episode: 1517 The very odd bridge that Roebling almost built.  Today, a strange bridge.

Episode: 1516 In which we must save the lore as well as the plants.  Today, we have to save more than the endangered plants.

Episode: 2554 The Creativity of Slogans and Jingles.  Today, "think different."

Episode: 3090 Friedrich Richard Petri.  Today, drawing the frontier.

Episode: 2881 Racial Mythologies: Hans Günther vs. Julian Huxley on the Concept of Race.  Today, poison in the library.

Episode: 1515 The would-be discovery of oxygen and scientific revolution.  Today, let's try to find out who discovered oxygen.

Episode: 1514 The resistance movement: a look at ongoing evolution.  Today, we watch creatures evolving around us.

Episode: 1513 The Accidental Creationist: In which science changes with the telling of it.  Today, the problem of telling about science.

Episode: 1512 The corner store: a retail outlet that is lost but not forgotten.  Today, let's buy candy at the corner store.

Episode: 2552 Frederick the Great, Patron of the Arts.  Today, what made Frederick great?

Episode: 2836 Bumping into Signs: Emergent Semiotic Spaces.  Today, signs of the times.

Episode: 2243 Organizing for disaster: One place where New Orleans did it right.  Today, our guest, UH journalist Michael Berryhill, prepares for a rainy day.

Episode: 1511 In which the lotus blossom gives a lesson in engineering design.  Today, lotus petals and high-tech.

Episode: 1510 Thomas Sopwith's hundredth birthday.  Today, we meet the oldest airplane designer.

Episode: 1509 Late 18th century competition among roads, canals and railways.  Today, we look at roads, canals, and railways.

Episode: 1508 The alchemists and chemistry before the middle 19th century.  Today, we remember alchemy.

 Some of the most indispensable things in our world were discovered not because of a plan, but because someone noticed what kept appearing—and didn't throw it away. From food preservation to materials to writing itself, this episode explores how outcomes often arrive before explanations, and how attention quietly shapes progress.Is it invention? Discovery? Happy Accident? Ingenuity? Dumb Luck?Long before theories, systems, or understanding, people noticed what worked. They kept it. Only later did explanations catch up—if they ever did. This is a calm look at how the world advances not through brilliance alone, but through patience with what doesn't yet make sense.If this stayed with you, you probably know someone else who might appreciate it.A great episode to watch next about what we learn from the legendary John Henry: https://youtu.be/i7Mv_XmjTJM________________________________________Suggested Chapters / Timestamps00:00 — What Wasn't Planned01:26 —Noticed  -not-  understood02:44 — Remembering04:56 — A Pattern06:46 — An Ounce________________________________________References & Further ReadingFood Preservation & Fermentation• Cooked — Michael PollanHow early food practices reshaped humans long before scientific explanation.• On Food and Cooking — Harold McGeeModern science catching up to ancient food practices.Glass & Materials• Stuff Matters — Mark MiodownikHow materials behave first—and only later gain meaning and use.• The Substance of Civilization — Stephen L. SassHow unintended material properties quietly shaped civilization.Writing & Symbol Systems• How Writing Came About — Denise Schmandt-BesseratWriting as a workaround for memory and accounting—not artistic invention.How New Ideas & Technologies Actually Emerge• The Evolution of Technology — George BasallaTechnology evolves through variation and selection, not planning.• The Nature of Technology — W. Brian ArthurWhy technology grows organically from what already exists. 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube

Episode: 2550 Could Napoleon have proved Napoleon's Theorem?  Today, did he, or didn't he?

Scouting Mars: The Future of Starship and HelicoptersPREVIEW FOR LATER: GUEST BOB ZIMMERMAN. Bob Zimmerman explores plans for future Mars helicopters following Ingenuity's success. Scientists are currently scouting Starship landing zones rich in near-surface water ice. Zimmerman urges collaboration with SpaceX, as Starship's massive payload capacity offers a prime opportunity for launching essential scout vehicles by 2030.1957

Episode: 3244 Bias and Diversity in Photography and Face Recognition Software.  Today, bodies, in beautiful black and white.

Episode: 1856 Form and feeling, a necessary partnership.  Today, our guest. Seattle actor Megan Cole, considers a necessary partnership.

Episode: 1507 Rediscovering lighter-than-air flight.  Today, do you suppose you'll ever get to ride in a dirigible?

Episode: 1506 The invisible invention of the clock.  Today, we look for the first mechanical clock.

Episode: 1503 The second generation of women fliers comes to maturity.  Today, a new generation of women fliers.

Episode: 1502 In which the temptress Moon leads calendar-makers astray.  Today, the moon deceives us.

Episode: 2038 Putting a leap second in an elastic year.  Today, we add a second to our lives.

NASA is looking for solvers who can recycle waste into usable products.

Episode: 2566 Taking Champagne to the Masses.  Today, we pop the cork.

Episode: 2364 46 BC: In which Julius Caesar creates the longest year.  Today, UH scholar Richard Armstrong tells us about the longest year in history.

Episode: 1501 The orientation of continents determines their development.  Today, the advantage of being horizontal.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.

Episode: 1500 1500th episode and 2000 AD: A poor time to summarize.  Today, we reach a landmark.

Episode: 1499 Domestic animals: A tricky marriage between human and beast.  Today, we try to domesticate a wild animal.

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.

Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday's Gift to children.  Today, the Christmas Lectures.

Episode: 3348  The unspoken binding tissue of Christmas – and of Hanukkah.  Today, a Merry Christmas to all.

Episode: 3037 Carol of the Bells.  Today, a Christmas carol.

Episode: 3347  My metaphor for the academic life: The Circus.  Today, we welcome new faculty.

Episode: 1498 How the In which we try to jump as high as a flea.  Today, can you jump as high as a flea?

Episode: 1497 The rise of Paul Bunyan's radical double-bitted axe.  Today, we learn to use a new axe.

Episode: 1496 Mrs. Greenhow, the first great Confederate spy.  Today, we meet a Confederate spy.

Episode: 2548 INFORMS and the mathematics of problem solving.  Today, strange bedfellows.

Episode: 2817 Where do creative ideas come from?  Today, let's talk about creativity.

Episode: 2834 Wombs and Witchcraft: Edward Jorden's Suffocation of the Mother (1603).  Today, wombs and witchcraft.