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How did forgetting to wash a jar make cars safer? A scientist named Édouard Bénédictus accidentally dropped a plastic-coated flask that did not break. This invention was tested and engineered to help today's windshields protect drivers better.

Aluminum was once more valuable than gold. A breakthrough in refining aluminum from rock transformed it from rare matter to sandwich wrapper. In this science story, you'll learn how two chemists, Charles Hall and Paul Héroult, solved the problem.

Injured by a cannonball, James Edward Hanger was the first amputee of the Civil War. Determined to find a better solution than a peg leg, he worked to develop his own artificial limb company. He even continued working past retirement, providing Hanger Limbs for victims of World War I.

Is there someone in your life who always seems to know the right thing to say, do and feel? Do you wish you could be more like that too? The truth is that you can, and this motivating and inspiring guide will show you how. Courage, compassion and wisdom are three companions that accompany us through our entire lives. Learning to unlock and harness their power, uniting them to act together in synergy, is the key to a happier life – not just for you, but for those around you too.

En podcast om at blive far, set ud fra to fædres perspektiv. Hvor vi, John & Marcus, hver anden uge vil snakke om et emne, ud fra fædernes synsvinkel. Denne podcast er forhåbenlig det, som vi selv savnede, da vi skulle til at være forældrer og stod og tænkte: Hva nu?

Two sisters exploring the complicated and exhausting aspects of life. We're also neurodivergent small business owners and parents. We're convinced understanding your body's language is essential for everyone. Come hang with us in this unpolished space with the Sleepy Sisters.The sisters:Elizabeth Brink is a coach for neurodivergent adults who incorporates Somatic Experiencing and other body-based modalities to support clients' healing. You can connect with her online at www.thrivingsistercoaching.com or on social media as Coach Elizabeth Brink.Sarah Durham is an author, artist, and coach for ...

In this Webby Award-winning narrative podcast, co-hosts Josh & Malcolm from BRINK media group reveal the hidden influence of the propaganda all around us and how it continues to profoundly shape our culture today. The first season investigates how propaganda became the foundation of all consumer marketing, its omnipresence and evolution across generations of media, and the consequences we face today. Once you’ve finished season one, enjoy regular episodes of the DoubleThink series, conversations inspired by themes of This Is Propaganda.

Hur möter vi varandra i livets svåraste stunder? Vad behöver vi – och vad kan vi ge?Den här podden handlar om att förstå vad som verkligen pågår när någon är mitt i en problematik. Vilka behov finns i stunden, och hur kan vi som omgivning agera för att göra skillnad?Vi pratar om mod – modet att stanna upp, våga fråga och lyssna, även när det känns obekvämt. Vi utforskar hur vi kan bli bättre på att uttrycka hur vi verkligen mår – och hur vi kan hjälpa varandra genom mörka perioder.Men den här podden är inte dyster. Vi vänder mörker till ljus, sorg till glädje...

In Living Young Dying Old, John A. Brink invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern biomedicine. As we stand on the brink of revolutionary health and wellness discoveries, one truth becomes clear: the key to a vibrant, youthful life doesn't reside in mythical complexities but in the harmonious interplay between our genetics, environment, and daily decisions. Dive deep into the intricate dance of our molecular biology and uncover the profound impact of our everyday choices.