Adventures in Research was a radio show that aired from 1942 to the mid-1950s, featuring dramatic reenactments of scientific discoveries and inventions. The show was produced in partnership with Westinghouse Research Laboratories and the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company. 

Here are some details about the show:

• Content: The show featured dramatic reenactments of historic discoveries and inventions, such as the automobile, typewriter, penicillin, machine gun, and skyscraper.
• Format: The show was originally a question and answer session between Dr. Phillips Thomas and Paul Shannon, but Thomas later wrote dramatized versions of discoveries to make the show more exciting.
• Purpose: The show was intended to encourage civic interest in science.
• Length: The shows were 15 minutes long.