The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dr. John Lienhard, as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · · 1 min read
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.

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