What do GPS and penicillin have in common? Both were unexpected results of pure scientific research. Happy accidents happen more often than you'd think. The mathematical framework for computer programming grew out of research on astronomy. Scientists learned how to build a microwave oven as they researched radar during World War II. Join Mike McIntyre Monday on The Sound of Ideas as we look at happy accidents that have revolutionized our lives.

Guests:

Colin McLarty, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Mathematics Case Western Reserve University

Dante Centuori, Director of Creative Productions, Great Lakes Science Center

Howard Ross, PhD, Associate director, NASA Glenn Research Center