Junk food is often much cheaper than health food. Adam Drewnowski of the University of Washington explains why he thinks that obesity in America may have as much to do with economics as genetics. Next, we’ll hear from Fran Capo, the world’s fastest-talking woman. Then, Robert Krulwich tells us about some of the recent scientific breakthroughs he explores in a new tv series on PBS: NOVA scienceNOW. Finally, in our regular Please Explain feature, we look at how eyes work. How does the eye take in information? And how is light translated into images?
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Adam Drewnowski argues that obesity may be as much of an economic issue as a genetic or lifestyle issue. Foods rich in sugar and fat are often less expensive, and provide more energy and calories than healthier foods like lean meats and fresh vegetables. Mr. Drewnowski’s research shows that for ...
Fast Talking
Fran Capo holds the title of world’s fastest-talking woman. The Guinness Book of World Records clocked her in at 603.32 words per minute–that’s 10 words a second!
Music: The Canadian Brass "Swingtime" (RCA Victor) -- "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Artistry in Rhythm"
Music: The Canadian Brass "Swingtime" (RCA Victor) -- "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Artistry in Rhythm"
Science Now
Robert Krulwich explains some exciting scientific frontiers, from advances in fuel cell technology to new approaches to gene therapy, in a new PBS series: NOVA scienceNOW.
» More on NOVA scienceNOW
Music: "Secret Agent" soundtrack by Philip Glass (Nonesuch), #2 and 6
» More on NOVA scienceNOW
Music: "Secret Agent" soundtrack by Philip Glass (Nonesuch), #2 and 6
Please Explain: Eyes
In this week’s Please Explain feature, we’ll try to understand how our eyes work. We’ll learn about the component structures of the eye, and find out how the eye takes information in. Dr. William Schiff, Assistant Professor of Clinical Opthamology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Dr. ...
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