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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3391: Project Mohole
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dr. John Lienhard , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This episode compares Inner Space and Outer Space, focusing on two projects.
An episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity has been released, numbered 3391. This episode compares Inner Space and Outer Space, focusing on two projects. Project Mohole is one of the projects featured, which involves looking inside the Earth.
Further details about this episode, including information about the other project mentioned, Sputnik, can be found through Houston Public Media, based in Piney Point Village , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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