<p>In this episode of 'A Spark of Science,' We learn all about the railplane, created by Scottish inventor George Bennie in 1892. Learn about this sleek, futuristic, high-speed, gliding train that never became a reality.</p><p>First broadcast on 09/07/2021</p>

In this episode of 'A Spark of Science,' We learn all about the railplane, created by Scottish inventor George Bennie in 1892. Learn about this sleek, futuristic, high-speed, gliding train that never became a reality. First broadcast on 09/07/2021

52: Scottish science - George Bennie Railplane

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Join us for this two-minute podcast where we explore a different scientific concept each week. Did you know that a Scottish mountain helped measure the weight of the Earth, or that octopuses are amazing escape artists? Discover what it was like for cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to be the first to launch into space and listen to some inspiring stories from people working in science today. What else will you discover with a Spark of Science? Get in touch on twitter @gsc1 or visit https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/the-spark-magazine

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