Science & Medicine

Maxwell's House (MP3)

Leo Laporte

Stop by the house of polymath Ray Maxwell and see what he's investigating today. Ray is a teacher, color scientist, pilot, photographer, Photoshop wizard and raconteur who each week takes on...

Episodes

20 of 29 episodes

MH 78: RPVs and R/C Aircraft - Large remotely piloted vehicles and small radio controlled aircraft, aviation news, answers to your questions, and more.

Large remotely piloted vehicles and small radio controlled aircraft, aviation news, answers to your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell...

1:03:23Jun 27, 2010

MH 77: Learning To Fly - Choosing a career as a pilot, aviation news, answers to your questions, and more.

Choosing a career as a pilot, aviation news, answers to your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscr...

53:49Jun 19, 2010

MH 76: Landing On Water - Falcon 9, Mars plans, float flying, answers to your questions, and more.

Falcon 9, Mars plans, float flying, answers to your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to th...

53:57Jun 13, 2010

MH 75: The Density of Hot Air - Antique cockpit close-up, English Channel crossing with helium, hot air balloons, your questions, and more.

Antique cockpit close-up, English Channel crossing with helium, hot air balloons, your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki...

1:02:00Jun 6, 2010

MH 74: Where Am I? Part 2 - Jilted pilot, gliding shuttle, the Gimli Glider, radio navigation, your questions, and more.

Jilted pilot, gliding shuttle, the Gimli Glider, radio navigation, your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Downloa...

54:51May 29, 2010

MH 73: Where Am I? - Classified projects, runway numbers, deicing fluid, navigation, your questions, and more.

Classified projects, runway numbers, deicing fluid, visual navigation, your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Dow...

54:59May 22, 2010

MH 72: Ice On Your Wings - U-2 retires, Boeing's Phantom Ray debuts, a chilling story, and your questions.

U-2 retires, Boeing's Phantom Ray debuts, a chilling story, and your questions. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscrib...

58:09May 14, 2010

MH 71: Jumping Out of Airplanes - Latest aviation news, history of sport parachuting, and your questions.

Latest aviation news, history of sport parachuting, and your questions. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to thi...

56:44May 10, 2010

MH 70: Flying Gliders vs. Power Airplanes - The X-37B space plane, TU-154 crash update, gliders vs. powered aircraft, and your questions.

The X-37B space plane, TU-154 crash update, gliders vs. powered aircraft, and your questions. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Downlo...

53:05May 1, 2010

MH 69: I'm Just Along For The Ride - Tesla Cessna crash info, ash cloud update, Green Hornet, Aero Car, view from the FLOP, and more.

Tesla Cessna crash info, ash cloud update, Green Hornet, Aero Car, view from the FLOP, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Dow...

59:42Apr 25, 2010

MH 68: Attitude About Altitude - The volcanic dust cloud, TU-154 crash, ground effect aircraft, and more.

The volcanic dust cloud, TU-154 crash, ground effect aircraft, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to th...

47:38Apr 18, 2010

MH 67: Show Me the Data - Ray explains aircraft landing gear, how planes fly upside down, the importance of statistical data, and more.

Ray explains aircraft landing gear, how planes fly upside down, the importance of statistical data, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Colleen...

1:14:17Apr 11, 2010

MH 66: My Life In Aviation - Ray discusses the evolution of flight in his own life.

Ray discusses the evolution of flight in his own life. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to this show at https:/...

53:30Apr 6, 2010

MH 65: The Physics of Curling - Pilots both fake and real, units of measurement, and the physics of curling.

Pilots both fake and real, units of measurement, and the physics of curling. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe t...

53:31Mar 28, 2010

MH 64: Physics Across Different Technologies - Ray explains the effect of mixing frequencies in many different physical phenomena.

Ray explains the effect of mixing frequencies in many different physical phenomena. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subs...

51:56Mar 20, 2010

MH 63: A Review of the U.S. Space Program - Ray and Dr. Kiki look at the history of space exploration.

Ray and Dr. Kiki look at the history of space exploration. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to this show at htt...

52:08Mar 17, 2010

MH 62: The Effects of Technology on Art - Dr. Kiki and Ray talk cover the effects of technology on the art world.

Dr. Kiki and Ray talk cover the effects of technology on the art world. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to thi...

57:10Mar 7, 2010

MH 61: Ray's Ramblings - Ray talks about multitasking, car safety, answers your questions, and more.

Ray talks about multitasking, car safety, answers your questions, and more. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to...

56:38Mar 1, 2010

MH 60: Digital Color Photography - Leo and Ray talk about the winter Olympics, asking the right questions, and what color really means in the world of digital photography.

Leo and Ray talk about the winter Olympics, asking the right questions, and what color really means in the world of digital photography. Hos...

43:11Feb 20, 2010

MH 59: Midair Collisions Of Aircraft - The Colorado glider/Piper/Cirrus collision, and how mid-air collisions can be avoided.

The Colorado glider/Piper/Cirrus collision, and how mid-air collisions can be avoided. Hosts: Ray Maxwell and Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or s...

54:25Feb 17, 2010