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Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2013, Warner Brothers reset their DC Comics film universe with a Superman movie from director Zack Snyder called Man of Steel. Chasing the high highs of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Batman trilogy, Man of Steel opted for a dark and gritty tone, and… it never really worked. The Superman of Man of […]
Researchers Discover a New Cause of Infertility A study in the journal Environmental International has found that air pollution can harm embryo development in IVF cycles. Issues stem from both maternal and paternal exposure to outdoor air pollution. Specifically, exposure to organic carbon, which is emitted from cars and wildfires, negatively impacts fertilization, survival, and embryo quality. (Emory University) Not All Teens Grow From Adversity Severe challenges – like abuse […]
This is Viewpoints Explained… For much of the 20th century, governments around the world were worried about people having too many kids. Now, countries are grappling with the opposite issue. In the U.S. And other developed nations, birth rates are falling fast. Last year, the U.S. Hit a record low fertility rate of 1.6 children per woman on average. Go back to 2007 and this same statistical measure was 2.1 […]
Private equity sounds like distant Wall Street jargon, but it’s reshaping the very fabric of daily American life from hospitals and pharmacies to brands that play a vital role in communities. This week – we cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers. Guest Information: Megan Greenwell, author, Bad Company, Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream Richard Coffin, certified […]
This week we continue the discussion about how our genes influence our future. Our expert explains how our genetics affect the people around us – and how their genes affect us, from parenting to romance. Dalton Conley, author of The Social Genome, explains the immense impact of this hidden influence. Guest Information: Dalton Conley, Author, The Social Genome, Henry Putnam University Professor in Sociology, Princeton University Links for more info: […]
The wellness industry is booming, but how much is genuine, and how much is simply clever marketing? Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying. Guest Information: Hayley Krischer, journalist, author, You Belong to Me. Links for more info: The Atlantic: How Did Healing Ourselves Get So Exhausting? Instagram: @hayleykrischer Penguin Random […]
In a historic move, the FDA has taken the first steps to phase out animal testing in research. Though it’s been a requirement for new drug development for decades, there are other, more accurate methods that the FDA wants to move forward with. Our expert discusses these new methods and the emerging technology helping to remove animal testing from all drug research. Guest Information: Elizabeth Baker, Esq., Director of Research […]
We Can Detect Cancer Faster Than Ever Before Scientists are now able to detect the genetic material shed by tumors in the bloodstream. A study published in Cancer Discovery reveals that this detection can occur up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. That’s incredibly valuable time to plan intervention strategies and start treatment. (Johns Hopkins University) Do Interventions for Undernutrition Raise the Risk of Obesity Later in Life? New […]
This is Viewpoints Explained… I recently traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to attend the future of learning summit, which was held by ed farm – a Birmingham-based nonprofit that’s helping students build their digital skills. This covers a wide net of activities, from learning the basics of coding or 3-d printing to how to edit a podcast or short video. Across many parts of the U.S., Especially in low-income areas with […]
Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2002, writer Alex Garland and director Danny Boyle teamed up to make 28 Days Later, which has become one of the most famous and beloved zombie movies of all time. This year, Garland and Boyle have themselves returned to the universe with the film 28 Years Later, which serves as something of a […]
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