Big Picture Science for May, 06 2024 - Nuts and Bolts

 

Big Picture Science - Nuts and Bolts

How frequently do you think about fasteners like screws and bolts? Probably not very often. But some of them a storied history, dating back to Egypt in the 3rd century BC. They aren’t just ancient history. They help hold up our bridges and homes today. Join us as we dissect a handful of engineering inventions that keep our world spinning and intact.

Guests:

• Roma Agrawal - structural engineer and author of "Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World (in a Big Way)"
• Ron Gordon - watchmaker, New York City

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