The Finding Aid of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona FutureWatch Collection 0072
Dieter Mackenbach, Rob Strauss and Iman Mirza
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives
Title: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
FutureWatch Collection
Creator:
Harvey Mudd College
Creator:
MediaVision
Identifier/Call Number: 0072
Physical Description:
13.70 Linear Feet
(11 boxes consisting of 70 U-matic videocassettes, 67 Videocassettes, and 37 Betacam videocassettes for a total of 174 items)
Date (inclusive): 1998-2000
Abstract: The collection contains video recordings of
FutureWatch episodes, which was produced collaboratively between Harvey Mudd College and MediaVision, an audiovisual production unit
at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Language of Material:
English
.
The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded under the provisions of the Library Services
and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. California's LSTA program is administered by the California
State Library.
Advance notice is required for access. Please note that some audiovisual materials in this collection are currently inaccessible
due to the lack of playback equipment. Users interested in viewing these materials may request digitization or reformatting;
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona
FutureWatch Collection, Collection no. 0072, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials were transferred from MediaVision in 2021.
FutureWatch was a publicly-broadcast program started in the 1990s that explored topics in contemporary science; the show was produced
collaboratively between Harvey Mudd College and MediaVision, an audiovisual production unit at the California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona.
FutureWatch was a publicly broadcast program that explored topics in contemporary science. The show was distributed on radio,
cable TV, and the Internet and was produced collaboratively between Harvey Mudd College and MediaVision, an audiovisual production
unit at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Through expert interviews, FutureWatch captures a comprehensive view of scientific progress and its implications for the future.
The hosts of FutureWatch include Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch, who led discussions and interviews with experts
on a variety of topics. The series also features regular commentators such as Randy Ringen, Patricia Florez, and Saul Landau,
each contributing segments to an episode that provide scientific insights and social commentary on a particular topic.
FutureWatch episodes delve into environmental challenges, such as global warming, rainforest destruction, endangered species
conservation, and urban wetlands preservation. Other topics include space exploration, focusing on Mars missions, lunar research,
and the search for extraterrestrial life, alongside technological breakthroughs like cybersecurity, digital media, robotics,
and virtual reality.
The series also examines medical advancements, discussing genetic engineering, stem cell research, cancer treatments, and
antibiotic resistance, while addressing ethical considerations in biotechnology and cloning. Additional episodes examine cultural
and societal themes, including the intersection of technology with religion and cultural traditions, as well as the effects
of population growth and urban sprawl.
The collection is organized by episode number.
Futurewatch (video tapes, promotional materials, etc.), 0323. 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges
Library.
This collection was initially processed by Dieter Mackenbach, Rob Strauss and Iman Mirza in June 2022. Further processing
was conducted by Rob Strauss, David Castro, and Stacy Marine in 2024.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bioethics
Computer science
Environmental sciences
Life sciences
Physical sciences
Space sciences
Technology
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Episode 1 - "Earthquakes" 1998
Physical Description: (Two Videocassettes)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Gregory Lyzenga, a researcher at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), about the
impact of earthquakes on the landscape across North America. Dr. Lyzenga discusses after shock movement, new research about
earthquakes and GPS measurements that are paving the way to anticipate quakes and their effects, and what conditions would
have to take place for a magnitude 8 earthquake to occur in Southern California. The episode also features Patricia Florez
discussing zero emission control vehicles in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing Che Guevara's views on nature and natural resources. in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 2 - "Religion and Technology" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown interviews Dr. David Noble, Professor of History at York University and author of "The Religion of
Technology: The Divinity of Man and The Spirit of Invention." Their conversation explores the relationship between religion
and technology, examining how historical and resurging religious influences may lead us to overlook our humanity. Dr. Noble
discusses the role of religious projects in shaping science and technology, the intersection of Christian faith with scientific
advancements and space exploration, and how technology is culturally perceived in terms of progress and change. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing Mars and analysis on its ability to support life through research on Pathfinder in his
segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing new OCR technology that can read and vocalize material for blind individuals in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing NAFTA's environmental consequences in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 3 - "Rainforest Burning" 1998 January 14
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (Two Videocassettes)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Laszlo Szijj of Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Szijj, a biologist and ecologist with a specialty
in ornithology, discusses rainforest destruction, its causes, and its cures. Dr. Szijj also discusses the long-term negative
effects of forest fires in Indonesia, including ecological damage, rapid extinction, and a toxic climate for residents. The
episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the diet drug Fen-Phen, which was recalled due to cardiovascular injuries in
his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing how a lack of biodiversity in our crops is dwindling our vegetable variation in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing how major industries—such as the tobacco, fossil fuel, and timber industries—respond to protesters
in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 4 - "When Battlefield Technology Comes Home" 1998 January 28
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Michael Zyda, Professor of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey.
They speak about the military industrial complex collaborating with the entertainment industry, improvements in animation
modeling, and collaborating with the Department of Defense. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how the human
body reacts to being in space in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing fossil fuels and pollution in the U.S. in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing food borne pathogens and illnesses in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 4 - "When Battlefield Technology Comes Home"; Episode 5 - "To Clone or Not to Clone" 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 4 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Michael Zyda, Professor of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey.
They speak about the military industrial complex collaborating with the entertainment industry, improvements in animation
modeling, and collaborating with the Department of Defense. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how the human
body reacts to being in space in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing fossil fuels and pollution in the U.S. in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing food borne pathogens and illnesses in his segment,
Hot Air
In episode 5 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Paul Siebert, Scientific Director of Clontech. They speak about cloning animal cells
and human genomes. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing volcanoes and the benefits they give to nature in his
segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing epileptic seizures in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing world hunger and agri-business in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 6 - "The Science of Addiction" 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Kathryn Cunningham, a Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Texas. Dr. Cunningham
discusses the correlation between dopamine receptors and substance abuse, how the pharmacology of a substance changes the
brain and affects homeostasis, and the different factors that could trigger periods of withdrawal, cravings, and relapse.
This episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how tsunamis form and the damage they can cause to the environment and
civilians in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing the art and science of acoustic remodeling in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing how global warming will affect the insurance industry in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 7 - "The Immortal Cell" 1998
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Michael West about immortal cells, cell aging research, and telomerase genes. This episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing artificial intelligence in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing simple solutions for complex problems in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing fast food and teenagers in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 8 - "Back to the Moon" 1998 February 25
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Alex Konopliv, a member of the science team for the Lunar Prospector, which launched
on January 5, 1998. The episode is centered around the Lunar Prospector mission and the reasons behind the mission, which
included mapping surface composition and possible polar ice deposits on the moon. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing
protease inhibitors for AIDS/HIV patients in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez discussing the benefits of herbal medicine in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 9 - "When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact" 1998 March 11
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In the episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Ben Bova on what ideas from science fiction novels may become fact in the future. Topics
include tissue regeneration, nuclear power and future human settlements away from Earth. The episode also features Randy Ringen
discussing black holes in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez talking about the benefits of methane gas in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau with his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 10 - "Assault on the Endangered Species Act" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Glenn Stewart, a biologist and ecologist. They discuss how species are identified
as endangered and the challenges of enforcing the Endangered Species Act. Other topics include the San Bernardino Kangaroo
Rat, the wolves of Yellowstone, and proposed amendments to the Endangered Species Act and their potential effects. The episode
also features Patricia Florez discussing the benefits of organic foods in her segment,
The Good News Report; Randy Ringen discussing space junk in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing potential state and federal legislation that bans smoking in social spaces in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 11 - "American Wetlands in Crisis" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette and one U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Marcia Hanscom, the Executive Director of Wetlands Action Network. The episode focuses
on how wetlands are classified, how their destruction impacts our future, and how the audience members could become involved
in their preservation. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the pros and cons of eating fish in his segment,
ScienceLine; Patricia Florez talking about the newest technologies in movie-making in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing the pros and cons of eating fish in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 12 - "The Expanding Universe" 1998 April 1
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Schuyler Van Dyk, a supernova researcher at UCLA. They discuss whether the universe's
expansion will ever slow down or stop, considering new evidence that shows it is not only continuing to expand but doing so
at an accelerating rate. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the lost city of Atlantis in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing the storage of chemical weapons by Iraq in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 13 - "The Threat of Biological and Chemical Weapons" 1998 March 26
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Robert A. Beaudet, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Beaudet discusses chemical and biological weapons, their development, their international proliferation, and methods for
the destruction of these weapons. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how newer cars and better laws may
decrease pollution in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing the impact of crime on pollution in his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 15 - "Earth Day" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with former United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day. They discuss Earth
Day, its beginnings, its evolution, and its importance and effectiveness. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing
how vision works in animals and insects in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau in his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 16 - "Psychotropics: America on Drugs" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Harold Alan Pincus, the Director of the American Psychiatric Association. They discuss
psychotropics, the history of their use, and the implications of these trends for our future. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing waterless car washes in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau in his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 17 - "Global Warming" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Daniel A. Lashof, Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Global Warming
program. They discuss the disruptive effects of global warming on the weather and environment, the ways scientists are starting
to combat climate change and reduce global warming, and how industrialized countries are contributing to overall greenhouse
pollution. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing toxic waste disposal in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing nuclear testing by the United States government in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 18 - "Safe in Space" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with James Seastrom, shuttle safety manager at Boeing. They discuss the Mir Space Shuttle
program, possible hazards in spacecrafts, how to resolve issues on spaceships and at home base, the collaboration between
NASA and Russia, and potential new technological space safety innovations on the horizon. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing new high-tech camera transmitters that aid in traffic control in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing Procter & Gamble's development of the fat substitute olestra in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 19 - "New Lasers Blazing Trails" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette and one Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Michael Berns, President and Co-founder of the Beckman Laser Institute at UC Irvine.
They discuss the different properties of lasers, new breakthroughs in laser technology, new projects at the Beckman Laser
Institute, and clinical applications of lasers in ophthalmology and reproductive medicine. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing new methods for cleaning up oil spills in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau in his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 20 - "In Celebration of Whales Part 1" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Michael Dunn, the education supervisor at SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego, California.
The episode discusses the survival of gray whales and what they have learned from tracking a whale, named JJ, that ended up
residing at SeaWorld. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how astrology has contributed to the origin of astronomy
in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau in his commentary segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 21 - "In Celebration of Whales Part 2" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Peter Wallerstein, the President and Founder of Whale Rescue Team. They discuss the Mammal
Protection Act, the status of whale protection efforts, and what challenges whales and the people who work to protect them
still face. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the possibilities of transforming Mars into a green-filled planet
like Earth in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing the challenges of storing and recycling leftover napalm from the Vietnam War in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 22 - "Stress in the Nuclear Storage Business" circa 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette and one U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Brian Wernicke, a geologist at Cal Tech. They discuss the geological science behind
storing nuclear waste within the nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
how lemon-scented products can be made from old tires in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing the media's obsession with political scandals,
Hot Air.
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Episode 23 - "The Population Threat" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Peter H. Kostmayer, Executive Director of Zero Population Growth (presently Population
Connection), about the goals of the organization, world population trends, solutions to rapid population growth relating to
family planning and birth control, and issues of gender equity in terms of contraception across the world. The episode also
features Patricia Florez discussing trade and travel on the internet in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the discovery of a cell nicknamed "the immortal cell" in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 24 - "A Squash by Any Other Name" 1998 June 24
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Fred Kirschenmann, head of Kirschenmann Family Farms and a member of the National
Organic Standards Board. They discuss the organic food industry, standards for organic food practices, problems with genetic
engineering and municipal sludge, and statistics on the production of organic food across the states. The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing obesity and smoking in the United States in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing NAFTA's impact on labor and free trade between Mexico and the United States in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 25 - "NASA's 'Deep Space 2' Mission to Mars"
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Sarah Gavit, project manager of the "Deep Space 2" mission. They discuss the Mars Pathfinder
and its research results, the challenges with NASA's "Deep Space 2" mission on Mars, the scientific objectives of the Mars
microprobes. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing superconductive materials and their potential positive impact
on our future transportation in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing Spring break's impact across the Mexican economy in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 26 - "Explosions in Space" 1998 July 1
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Shrinivas Kulkarni, an astronomer at Cal Tech. They discuss Kulkarni's research on
the afterglow of massive gamma-ray bursts in space. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing ways to fight allergies
in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau discussing the connection between the economy and quality of life in Juárez, Mexico, in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 27 - "Breast Cancer Breakthrough"; Episode 28 - "Are We Alone" 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 27 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Dennis Slamon, Director of the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research Center. They
discuss Herceptin, how it's being developed to fight cancer, and potential future applications of Herceptin as a cancer treatment.
The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing new research and evidence about prehistoric migration into the Americas
on his segment,
ScienceLine, and Patricia Florez discussing reconstructive surgery for burn victims in her segment,
The Good News Report.
In episode 28 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Barry Parker, an astrophysicist at Idaho State University. They discuss extraterrestrial
life, barriers that make it harder to research the existence of life elsewhere in our universe, what alien life could possibly
look and act like, the credibility of UFO sightings, and the SETI Institute and its projects concerning alien life. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the tradition of eating bugs across the world in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau commenting on how insurance companies are responding to global warming his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 28 - "Are We Alone" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Barry Parker, an astrophysicist at Idaho State University. They discuss extraterrestrial
life, barriers that make it harder to research the existence of life elsewhere in our universe, what alien life could possibly
look and act like, the credibility of UFO sightings, and the SETI Institute and its projects concerning alien life. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the tradition of eating bugs across the world in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau commenting on how insurance companies are responding to global warming his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 29 - "The Face of the Future"; Episode 30 - "The Biotech Century" 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 29 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Andrew Berman, a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. They discuss facial surgery,
cosmetic injections, and reconstructing faces for emergency victims. This episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how
psychotropic drugs affect bugs in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing how social protests can impact and change businesses in his segment,
Hot Air.
In episode 30 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Jeremy Rifkin, author of "The Biotech Century." Topics include: The growth of biotechnology,
the ethical and environmental issues that arise from biotechnology, and the potential for genetic discrimination. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the discovery by the Lunar Prospector suggesting evidence of ice on the moon in his
segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing the design innovations that have gone into building roads in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 30 - "The Biotech Century" 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Jeremy Rifkin, author of "The Biotech Century." Topics include: The growth of biotechnology,
the ethical and environmental issues that arise from biotechnology, and the potential for genetic discrimination. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the discovery by the Lunar Prospector suggesting evidence of ice on the moon in his
segment,
ScienceLine; and in
The Good News Report segment, Patricia Florez discusses the design innovations that have gone into building certain roads, including Route 30
in Southern California, which had its groundbreaking in April of 1998.
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Episode 31 - "The Future of Small Farm" 1998
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Michael Ableman about farmers leaving the profession, farmer subsidies, and family
farms. This episode also features Randy Ringen discussing deep sea creatures in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing germs and bacteria in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 32 - "Making Satellites Fail-Safe" 1998 August 12
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Mark McKibben, Chairman of McKibben Communications. They discuss satellite manufactures,
launching satellites, and the downsides to maintaining satellites. This episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the
dangers of over-the-counter weightless drugs in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing high-tech camping equipment in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 33 - "Beating Heart Attack: New Discoveries About the Human Heart"; Episode 35 - "Walking Softly in the Wilderness" circa 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In the episode 33 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Bradley J. Roth, a researcher in physics and astronomy at Vanderbilt University. The
episode discusses the heart, specifically the progress in beating cardiac arrhythmia, and what the audience could do to better
care for their hearts. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the current and long-term effects of the Chernobyl
nuclear reactor meltdown in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing the impacts of wildfires across Mexico in his segment,
Hot Air.
In episode 35 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with John Hart, author of the book "Walking Softly in Wilderness." The episode focuses on
the book and how it can teach people to enjoy a genuine wilderness experience while leaving nature undisturbed. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the "Face on Mars" image in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing magnets and how they can help with health and pain in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 35 - "Walking Softly in the Wilderness" circa 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with John Hart, author of the book "Walking Softly in Wilderness." The episode focuses on
the book and how it can teach people to enjoy a genuine wilderness experience while leaving nature undisturbed. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing the "Face on Mars" image in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing magnets and how they can help with health and pain in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 37 - "Computers 2000" 1998 September 9
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Richard Parker about computers, online privacy, and online security measures. This episode
also features Patricia Florez discussing advancements in robotics in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing rat tickling and the origins of joy in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 39 - "Attacking Disease Through Mosquito Genes"; Episode 44 - "Revisiting Mad Cow Disease" circa 1998-1999
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 39 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Anthony James, Professor of Biology at the University of California, Irvine. They
discuss altering mosquito genes to suppress their ability to transmit diseases like malaria. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing voice recognition systems and typing technology in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing volcanoes and their effects on Earth and other planets in the solar system in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 44 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Jorge Piedrahita, Professor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. They discuss
cloning cows resistant to Mad Cow Disease to help limit the spread of the illness. The episode also features Patricia Florez
discussing the increasing popularity of the organic foods industry and the benefits of eating vegetables to reduce the likelihood
of certain cancers in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how many dinosaurs may have had feathers covering their bodies in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 41 - "Bat Trouble" 1998 October 21
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Diana Simons, a biologist with the U.S. Forest Service. They discuss the myths and
misconceptions surrounding bats, what bats symbolize in various cultures, and other bat facts. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing Alexander Graham Bell and telephone patents in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau commenting on a job listing published by the Central Intelligence Agency in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 42 - "116 Ways to Make the World a Better Place"; Episode 43 - "The Aids Pandemic" - Dr. Anthony Fauci 1998
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 42 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer interviews Jeffrey Hollender, author of "How to Make the World a Better Place: 116 Ways to Make a Difference."
They discuss how people can take small but impactful actions daily to improve society. The episode also features Patricia
Florez highlighting innovations in transforming recycled materials into everyday objects in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the effects of carbon emissions and air pollution on countries like the United States and China
in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 43, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch interviews Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. They discuss the AIDS epidemic, advancements in HIV and AIDS
treatments, the disease's varying characteristics, and new antiviral drugs and vaccines. The episode also features Patricia
Florez covering scientific research on pesticide use on vegetables and its impact on consumer health in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen examines the behavior of bees in a swarm in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 45 - "Antibiotics: The Triumph and the Peril" 1998
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Stuart Levy about antibiotic resistance, creating penicillin, and misusing medical drugs.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing simple solutions to big problems in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the international space station in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 47 - "The Aging Process: Friend or Foe?" circa 1998-1999
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Ronald M. Klatz, President of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, to discuss
medical research on reversing the effects of aging. They look at what characteristics of aging in humans can be minimized
or even prevented. The episode also features Randy Ringen talking about eating bugs in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing the acoustic sounds produced by concert halls in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 49 - "The Great Bear Rain Forest" 1998 December 9
Physical Description: (One U-matic videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Karen McAllister, a conservationist and author. They discuss saving the forests, maintaining
the local bear populations, and combatting future land developments. This episode also features Randy Ringen discussing antibiotic
resistances and bacteria in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing income distribution and democracy in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 50 - "The Past and Future of Ancient Medicine" 1998 December 16
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Joy Parker, co-author of the book "Woman Who Glows in the Dark." They discuss integrating
ancient medicine with modern medicine and technology. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the dangers of landmines
and the cost in removing them in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing the connection of Mayan religious traditions and its relationship to contemporary politics in
his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 54 - "Tract vs. Tracks: Where Sprawl Confronts Wildlands" 1999 January 20
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Thomas Scott, a faculty member at UC Berkeley. They discuss species conservation and
the impact of urban and suburban sprawl on wildlife areas. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing how the majority
of mammals are not monogamous in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing how the lack of light in the winter months can cause sadness in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 55 - "Human Cloning: Crossing into a New Frontier" 1999 January 27
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Paul Billings, a geneticist and physician, to discuss human genetic research and cloning.
The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the Big Bang Theory in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing what car maintenance could look like as technology grows in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 56 - "Is U.S. Science Education Falling Behind?" 1999 February 3
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Edward Walton, Professor of Chemistry at Cal Poly Pomona and past President of
the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. They discuss the state of science education in the U.S.,
the issues within our education systems that are stifling interest in science subjects, and the impact technological barriers
have on science education. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing new research about how birch sugar, or xylitol,
can help prevent ear infections in young children in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the negative impacts of non-native plant and animal species in various environments in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 57 - "New Planets, New Frontiers" 1999 February 10
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Frank Shu, Professor of Astronomy at University of California, Berkeley, on the
topic of planets outside the solar system and whether their land may be hospitable for life. The episode also features Randy
Ringen discussing hypersonic planes that are faster than the speed of sound in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing research that examines how the increase in chemicals being dumped in the environment led to some
polar bears becoming hermaphrodites in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 57 - "Mission to Mars: A Woman's Story" 1999 February 9
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Donna Shirley, retired manager of the Mars Exploration Program and President and
CEO of Managing Creativity. They discuss the 1997 Pathfinder Mission and the technology NASA uses in shuttle missions and
flights. They also discuss the 1998 Mars Polar Lander, the Mars Millennium project, Shirley's book "Managing Martians", and
inclusivity in STEM fields. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing new research showcasing how brain activity
and patterns can be synthesized to produce music in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau commenting on a business owner's perspective regarding how businesses should contribute to combating global
warming in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 58 - "Biotrek: An Experiment in Rainforest Learning" 1999
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In the episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Chris George, Professor of Biology at Cal Poly Pomona. They discuss the effort to
save rainforests, the factors that are threatening rainforests, and the role that rainforests play in the global climate.
They also discuss the BioTrek project at Cal Poly Pomona, a hands-on experiment to teach students about rainforests. The episode
features Patricia Florez discussing the development of intraocular lenses and the effort to help patients who suffer from
cataracts in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau, offers commentary on NAFTA in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 59 - "Our Environmental Future" 1999 March 3
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Mark Hertsgaard, a writer and explorer, to discuss his book "Earth Odyssey," which tells
about his decade-long journey around the world and what he learned about the future of humanity because of it. The episode
also features Randy Ringen discussing how smoking can affect sex in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing how computer information will be protected in the future in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 60 - "Searching for Life in the Universe" 1999 March 10
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Gene McDonald, a biochemist in astrobiology research at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
in Pasadena. They discuss the new research field of astrobiology and the search for life beyond our planet. The episode also
features Patricia Florez offering information about an electronic nose and tongue capable of tasting and smelling foods in
her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how the widespread use of counterfeit machines has led to an increase in individuals forging
fake currency in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 61 - "Digital Television: Television's Future or Fiasco" 1999 March 17
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch talks with Michael Noll, Professor of Communication at the USC Annenberg School for Communication
and Journalism. They discuss the transition from analog to digital television, the difference between analog and digital television,
how digital television will work, and potential issues with digital television. The episode also features Patricia Florez
discussing food products that may help lower harmful cholesterol in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how a hormone helps with bonding among prairie voles in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 62 - "Learning from Traditional Cultures" 1999 March 24
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Denise Linn, a lecturer and author, who has studied traditional societies and how
they maintain their personal and collective identities. They discuss the importance of exploring your family history, the
purpose of rituals and ceremonies, and the impact of technology on society. Linn is the author of "Sacred Legacies: Healing
Your Past and Creating a Positive Future." The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how discarded tires are being
used to make lemon oil in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how animals see colors in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 63 - "Censorship and the Internet" 1999 March 31
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Patricia Warren, co-founder of the publishing company Wildcat Press. They discuss the
Child's Online Protection Act, the potential implications of censoring content on the Internet, banned books lists, and software
that blocks content on the Internet. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the US Food and the Drug Administration's
approval of the Somnoplasty System in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the story of Atlantis and how its location may have been the island of Thera in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 64 - "Preserving Urban Raptors" 1999 April 7
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Chris Brady, a biologist and researcher at California Polytechnic State University in
Pomona, California. They discuss how raptors survive in the urban environment and what could be done to aid their preservation.
The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing astrology and astronomy in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing how stem cell research allows doctors to create functioning organs that may be used for human
transplant in the future in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 65 - "Information Warfare: Conflict at the Cyberfront"; Episode 71 - "The New Forester: Challenges and Ethics" 1999
Video Recording (Digital Version)
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In episode 65 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with John Arquilla, a consultant with the RAND Corporation and Professor of Foreign Policy
at the United States Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. They discuss the definition of information warfare,
a "no first use" policy, and how non-governmental actors may use information warfare. The episode also features Patricia Florez
discussing a smart card that carries important medical information about a patient in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the discovery of the so-called "immortal cell" in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 71 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Robert Hrubes, a member of the Forest Stewards Guild. They discuss forest stewardship,
forest ethics, and forest management. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing eco-friendly automobiles in her
segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing super computers and computer processors in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 66 - "Stem Cell Research: Promise and Controversy" 1999 April 21
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Lori B. Andrews, Director of the Institute for Science, Law, and Technology at the
Illinois Institute of Technology and author of "The Clone Age." They discuss the controversy over stem cell research, the
legal and ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, and the methods of acquiring stem cells. The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing research into whether cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing the discovery by the Lunar Prospector Satellite, suggesting evidence of ice on the moon in his
segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 67 - "Natural Technologies in Architecture" 1999
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Kathryn Henderson, a sociologist at Texas A & M University. They discuss implementing
straw bale construction in infrastructure and homebuilding, the origins of haybale construction, potential safety hazards
of the material, and how building code officials and laws affect construction of these homes. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing modern day luxury lavatories in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing innovative methods of waste removal in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 68 - "Asteroids: The Death of Dinosaurs" 1999 April 28
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch talks with Dr. Frank Kyte of UCLA about the discovery of a small piece of meteorite that may be
a remnant of the meteorite that scientists believe struck the Earth about 65 million years ago. Kyte is a research scientist
and geochemist in the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at UCLA. He discusses the discovery, whether the remnant
was from an asteroid or a comet, and the role that asteroids play in shaping the Earth's geologic history. The episode also
features Patricia Florez discussing how recycled hair may help with cleaning up oil spills and how it may also be a benefit
in organic gardening in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing why aluminum baseball bats present safety concerns for players in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 69 - "Technology in the Classroom: Boon or Bother"; Episode 70 - "Killer Bees, Fire Ants..."; Episode 75 - "Inside Virtual Reality" 1999
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In episode 69 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Marvin Butler, CEO of KNC Software. They discuss online educational material for pre-K-12
students, how KNC's website functions, how curriculum and software is developed, and the importance of fostering computer
literacy in children. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing new high-tech camping equipment in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen examining new geologic research on a massive flood that took place 7,600 years ago in the Black Sea in
his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 70 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer Brown talks to Cato Fiksdal, the agricultural commissioner of Los Angeles County. They discuss Africanized
honeybees and red fire ants, and the myths about them and the threats they pose. Fiksdal discusses how those insects migrated
to the United States and California, how you can spot them, and what people can do to protect themselves. The episode also
features Patricia Florez discussing the concern over pesticide residues in produce and gives information about new products
that are attempting to address the issue in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how researchers are studying the 1918 influenza outbreak to figure out why it was so deadly
in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 75 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Fred Moody, editor and writer for the
Seattle Weekly. They talk about his book "The Visionary Position" and discuss the roots and development of virtual reality, the sensory
issues that arose in early VR technology, and the apprehension of allowing military and government funding to intersect with
VR technology. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing a new vehicle that can discover, report, and repair potholes
in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing research on dogs that exhibit abnormalities akin to Alzheimer's and how that may help humans
who suffer from the disease in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 70 - "Killer Bees, Fire Ants..." 1999 July 7
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown talks to Cato Fiksdal, the agricultural commissioner of Los Angeles County. They discuss Africanized
honey bees and red fire ants, and the myths about them and the threats they actually pose. Fiksdal discusses how those insects
migrated to the United States and California, how and whether you can spot them, and what people can do to protect themselves.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the concern over pesticide residues in produce and gives information
about new products that are attempting to address the issue in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how researchers are studying the 1918 influenza outbreak to figure out why it was so deadly
in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 72 - "Portables: The Future of Computing?" 1999 July 28
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Geoffrey H. Kuenning, Professor of Computer Science at the Claremont Colleges about
the future of portable computing. They discuss examples of portable computers that were already in use at that time and the
possibility of wearable computers. Other topics include: Trends in portable computing, including how people might consume
media through portable devices, medical and military applications for smaller computers, and how portable computers might
affect work-life balance. The episode also features Patricia Flores discussing research into whether cars can run on liquid
nitrogen rather than fossil fuels in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen, who looks ahead to the year 2000 and explains when the new millennium actually begins in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 73 - "Telemedicine: Health Care On-Line" 1999 August 18
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. David Krasnow, Director of Themescapes Telemedicine. They discuss how telemedicine
is being used, the benefits and potential drawbacks to telemedicine, and the costs associated with it. The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing anti-aging treatments in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen offering information about the health effects of alcohol in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 74 - "A Better Slice of Cake, with Math" circa 1999
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch talks to Francis Su, Professor of Mathematics at Claremont Colleges about models for fairly dividing
up goods and resources. The topics include the model of fair division, algorithms for deciding fairness, and applications
for fair division questions, including divorce procedures and dividing up rooms and rent in an apartment. The episode also
features Patricia Florez discussing digital cameras and potential storage systems for capturing images in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing a new method for identifying asteroids in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 76 - "Mozart on the Brain" 1999 September 8
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Gordon Shaw, a Professor of Physics at University of California, Irvine. They discuss
music education with kids, the connection of music and math skills, and how music affects brain development. The episode also
features Patricia Florez discussing Lou Gehrig's disease and new inventions being made for patients with the disease in her
segment,
The Good News Report; and Saul Landau commenting on issues related to the Exxon Valdez oil spill in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 77 - "Cleaning Up Storm Water"; Episode 78 - "Alzheimer's: The Hope"; Episode 79 - "Genetic Engineering and Biological Boundaries"; Episode 80 - "Suppressed Inventions and Other Discoveries" 1999 August 26
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In episode 77 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with George Aponte Clarke, author and policy analyst on the Natural Resources Defense Council,
about the pollutants that make up urban and suburban water runoff, how different environments affect the impact of runoff,
varying community responses to stormwater management, and the potential implementation and effects of the Clean Water Rule.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing more sustainable and safer methods to grow colored cotton in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing new technology to aid in spacecraft landings in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 78 of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Dale Schenk, the Vice President of neurobiology at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Schenk
discusses Alzheimer's disease, its symptoms, approaches to treatment, and tests that were being performed at that time to
develop a vaccine. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing developments in polyester in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how ducks undergo uni-hemispheric sleep in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 79 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer speaks with Dr. Rebecca Goldberg, senior scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund, about the development
of genetically engineered crops. They talk about why food producers are genetically engineering crops, testing on those crops,
and concerns over allergens in genetically-engineered crops. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the developments
in the battle against prostate cancer in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen offering information about a giant bacteria that was discovered near Namibia in his segment,
ScienceLine.
In episode 80 of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Jonathon Eisen, an investigative journalist and author of "Suppressed Inventions and
Other Discoveries." They discuss research suppression, pharmaceutical companies, and inventions that became suppressed by
authorities. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing dietary requirements and the impact of eggs on those requirements
in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing US missile defense and the legislation behind it in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 79 - "Genetic Engineering and Biological Boundaries" 1999 November 10
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer speaks with Dr. Rebecca Goldberg, senior scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund, about the development
of genetically engineered crops. They talk about why food producers are genetically engineering crops, testing on those crops,
and concerns over allergens in genetically engineered crops. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the developments
in the battle against prostate cancer in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen offering information about a giant bacteria that was discovered near Namibia in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 80 - "Suppressed Inventions and Other Discoveries" 1999
Physical Description: (One Videocassette)
In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Jonathon Eisen, an investigative journalist and author of "Suppressed Inventions and
Other Discoveries." They discuss research suppression, pharmaceutical companies, and inventions that became suppressed by
authorities. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing dietary requirements and the impact of eggs in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing US missile defense and the legislation behind it in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 81 - "Intimate Nature" 1999 November 24
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Deena Metzger, an author and editor, on the topic of nature and animals as well as their
impact on people. Metzger also talks about creating kinship ties with animals and studying animal emotional intelligence.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing egg consumption and cholesterol levels in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing terraforming Mars and new technology being made to help terraform Mars in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 82 - "The Legal Cost of Science Ignorance" 1999 December 1
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch interviews David L. Faigman, Law Professor at the University of California, Hastings College of
the Law, and author of "Legal Alchemy: The Use and Misuse of the Law." They discuss the conflict between science and the law,
cases involving science in the courtroom, and developments in DNA profiling. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
the FDA's approval of a less invasive treatment for sleep apnea in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how GPS is being used to determine the movements of tectonic plates in Southern California and
other places in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 83 - "Future Farm" 1999 December 8
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer Brown speaks with Jere Northrop, the Chief Technology Officer for Bion Environmental Technologies, about
large animal farms, excessive wastes, and turning manure into fertilizer. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
electronic cards that can allow people to instantly access their medical records and allergies in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing carbon dating the Chapel of the Holy Shroud in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 84 - "Searching the Stars" 1999
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer talks with Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory, about the study of stars, comparing modern observations
with ancient ones, and exploring ancient mythologies. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing urinary tract infections
and ways to prevent them in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing pinecones and trees, how these plants have adapted to their environments in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 85 - "Fuzzy Thinking: The Future of Science-ese?" 1999 December 22
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Dr. Bart Kosko, Professor of Electrical Engineering at USC and author of "The Fuzzy
Future: From Society and Science to Heaven in a Chip." Kosko discusses the concept of fuzzy thinking and its use in machines,
how he sees it as an extension of binary logic, and how it could be applied to other areas outside of engineering design,
including property rights and paying taxes. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing a potential development that
may help improve communication by people suffering from ALS in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 88 - "High Tech, High Touch" 2000 February 9
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer speaks with John and Nana Naisbitt to discuss their new book "High Tech, High Touch: Technology and Our
Search for Meaning." They discuss the book's main topics, including how technology has negatively affected humans and tips
for healthily using technology. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing super computers and how countries use them
in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing new voice recognition systems capable of typing 100 words per minute in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 89 - "Erosion Explosion: The Wonders of Vetiver" 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Richard Grimshaw, president of The Vetiver Network, to discuss the worldwide problem
of erosion and a unique grass that may fix the problem. The episode also features Randy Ringen discussing the Earth's ozone
and how it affects people and plants in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Patricia Florez discussing TiVo, a new device that allows people to record movies and shows without using a videocassette
tape in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 90 - "Making Math Fun" 2000 February 11
Video Recording (Digital Version)
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Arthur Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at the Claremont Colleges, to discuss fun ways
to think about math and his experiences with math as a child. The episode also features Dr. Ed Walton discussing a chemical
in gasoline called MTBE and how it affects the environment in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Patricia Florez discussing how lasers can be used to enhance your skin's appearance in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 91 - "The Learning Touch of Nature" 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Pat Chapman, an educator and the founder of Chapman Ranch School in the Mt. Baldy area.
They discuss modern day science education and how we can help reconnect children with nature. The episode also features Dr.
Ed Walton explaining how fireworks produce colors in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Patricia Florez discussing how laboratory grown corneas may one day help fight eye diseases in her segment,
The Good News Report.
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Episode 92 - "Past Forgetting: My Memory Lost and Found" - Jill Robinson - Part 1 2000
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In this episode, host Leslie Baer speaks with Jill Robinson and Stuart Shaw about Jill's effort to regain her memory after
suffering a seizure. Robinson is the author of the book, "Past Forgetting - My Memory Lost and Found." The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing the future of broadband internet access in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing a program called "SETI at home" that makes use of home computers as part of the search for extraterrestrial
life in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 93 - "Past Forgetting: My Memory Lost and Found" - Jill Robinson - Part 2 2000 February 29
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In this episode, host Leslie Baer speaks with Jill Robinson and Stuart Shaw about Jill's effort to regain her memory after
suffering a seizure. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing new mobile audio players that can play audio programs
and books in her segment,
The Good News Report; and Randy Ringen discussing how an Alzheimer's-like disease in dogs may help scientists understand Alzheimer's Disease in
humans in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 94 - "The Issues and Ethics of Bio-Engineering Plants" 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Martha Crouch, a biologist at the University of Indiana. They discuss
the controversy behind genetically engineered foods, whether genetic engineering affects the price of crops, and how consumers
can tell if food has been genetically engineered. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how robots are being
used to fix underground pipes in her segment,
The Good News Report; Randy Ringen discussing the effort to eliminate polio throughout the world in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Dr. Ed Walton discussing the science behind fossil fuels in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 95 - "When Science Becomes News" - Adam Rogers 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Adam Rogers, a general editor for
Newsweek Magazine, on the topics of journalism, science writing, and science research. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
cures for spinal cord injuries in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton explaining the science behind polymers and plastics in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the make and use of fiber optic cables for technology in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 96 - "Science and Religion: An Endless Battle" - Michael Shermer 2000 April 4
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speaks with Michael Shermer, publisher of
Skeptic Magazine, about the relationship between science and religion. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing research into
gender differences with heart attacks and how women may prevent heart attacks in her segment,
The Good News Report; Randy Ringen explaining how researchers are studying the movement of sharks in an effort to make machines move more efficiently
in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 97 - "New Technologies in Home Health Care" - William Weisman, M.D. 2000 March 22
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. William Wiesmann, president of BioSTAR Inc, a biomedical company that develops medical
technology. Dr. Wiesmann speaks about how the army advanced their medical supplies, bringing new medical technology to hospitals
and homes. The episode also features Sonia Angulo discussing seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton explaining the science of water in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing paleontology and fossils in Australia in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 98 - "The Future of Digital TV" - David A. Baylor ` 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with David Baylor, Executive Vice President of DirecTV, about the
advancements of new technology in TV and the future of digital television. The episode also features Sonia Angulo discussing
the use of magnets to help people with chronic pain in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton discussing pesticides and insecticides in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the science behind male attractiveness,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 99 - "Internet Tradeoff: Access vs. Security" - Michael Erlinger - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Michael Erlinger and Geoffrey Kuenning, professors of computer
science at the Claremont Colleges, about computer security and hacking. This episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
the advancements of a two-way radio wristwatch and portable communication devices in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton explaining the litmus test and acids in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the oxidization and the rust of metal in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 100 - "Internet Tradeoff: Access vs. Security" - Michael Erlinger - Part 2 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Michael Erlinger and Geoffrey Kuenning, professors of computer
science at the Claremont Colleges. They discuss issues related to security breaches, misuse of information, and the government's
use of internet security. This episode also features Patricia Florez discussing body odor and the use of microbial fibers
in the garment industry in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton discussing the use and abuse of alcohol in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the fair division procedure and the fair rent calculator in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 101 - "The Technology Revolution: Too Much of a Good Thing" - Jeremy Rifkin - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Jeremy Rifkin, author of "The Age of Access," on the topic of
changing ideals and values in society with new technologies and capitalism. This episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
fuel cell vehicles and hybrid cars in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton discussing DNA molecules and genetic engineering in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the Seikan Tunnel in Japan, which connects Honshu and Hokkaido islands in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 102 - "The Technology Revolution: Too Much of a Good Thing" - Jeremy Rifkin - Part 2 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Jeremy Rifkin, author of "The Age of Access," on topics related
to patents and patenting live organisms. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how pets can decrease heart
problems in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton explaining acid rain in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing optical computers in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 103 - "The Human Genome: Mapping the Genetic Frontier" - David Galas 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Dr. David J. Galas, a chief academic officer at the Keck Institute
for Applied Life Sciences about the Human Genome Project, the financial and patent potential of this research, and the future
impact of the gene mapping. The episode also features Patricia Florez explaining the potential health benefits of chocolate
in the segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton and Tasha Martinez discussing different kinds of radiation and their hazardous effects in their segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing artificial photosynthesis in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 104 - "A New Model for Science Education" - Henry Riggs circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Leslie Baer-Brown speaks with Dr. Henry Riggs, president of the Keck Institute for Applied Life Sciences at Keck Graduate
Institute. They discuss new models of higher education, how the application of science can tie into business and industry,
and the unique way his institute and curriculum are structured. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how the
genetically modified bacteria streptococcus mutans is being used to cure tooth decay bacteria in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton discussing nuclear power in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing how parrots are able to understand and replicate complex language and symbols in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 105 - "Online Education: Future or Folly?" - Winnie Wechsler 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Dr. Winnie Wechsler, an expert in online educational software
products at Lifespan Inc., about the development of the Internet as a formal education tool, why funds should be allocated
to new software, Internet filtering software, and features of Lifespan's software and curriculum. The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing the components in our blood that attract mosquitoes in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin demonstrating mathematical probability with birthdays in his segment,
Go Figure; Dr. Ed Walton and Tasha Martinez discussing sun damage and holes in the ozone layer in their segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing research into how people with aphasia may be able to better detect lies in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 106 - "Update: Restoring the Salton Sea" - Laszlo Szijj circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Joseph Wakelee-Lynch speak with Dr. Laszlo Szij, Professor of Ecology at Cal Poly Pomona and
Science Advisor to the U.S. Geological Survey's project to restore the Salton Sea. They discuss how industrial toxins are
polluting the Salton Sea wetlands, why the Salton Sea restoration project is necessary, and what the restorative project entails.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the measures taken on wolves at Yellowstone to prevent them from feeding
on domestic herds in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin demonstrates a quick trick to calculate with the number 7 in his segment,
Go Figure; Dr. Ed Walton and Tasha Martinez explaining the chemistry and consequences of global warming in their segment,
Everyday Science; Randy Ringen discussing asteroids in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Saul Landau discussing genetically engineered food in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 107 - "Powering the Future" - Tom Koppel - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Tom Koppel, author of "Powering the Future," about the Ballard fuel
cell, the environmental benefits of the fuel cell, and its ability to power electric cars. The episode also features Patricia
Florez discussing how sleeping can boost our problem-solving abilities in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton and Tasha Martinez discussing greenhouse gases and the consequences of global warming in their segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing microorganisms and the importance of washing our hands in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 108 - "Powering the Future" - Tom Koppel - Part 2 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Tom Koppel, author of "Powering the Future." They discuss the type
of fuel used for the Ballard fuel cell, why certain governments oppose fuel cell usage, and the various applications of the
fuel cell. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how biofeedback has been used by doctors to control stress
and tension in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Ed Walton and Tasha Martinez discussing holes in the ozone layer on their segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing the seven modern wonders of civil engineering in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 109 - "New Medicines from the Sea" - Shirley Pomponi - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. Shirley Pomponi, Director of Biomedical Marine Research at Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute, about research on marine sponges and their link to medicinal use. They also discuss other
marine invertebrate that could be potential sources of pharmaceutical compounds. This episode also features Patricia Florez
discussing the degradative effect of certain chemicals in the environment and their connection to addictions in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin explaining how statistical surveys are produced in his segment,
Go Figure; Dr. Ed Walton and Michelle Ventura discussing hard water in their segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing sunspots and solar flares in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 110 - "New Medicines from the Sea" - Shirley Pomponi - Part 2 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. Shirley Pomponi, Director of biomedical marine research at Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute. They discuss the different areas of research conducted on marine organisms in the hopes of
discovering new pharmaceutical remedies and the processes used to create them. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing
the new strain of decaffeinated coffee beans in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin demonstrating how to multiply any number by 11 in his segment,
Go Figure; Dr. Ed Walton and Michelle Ventura discussing how specific trees in rainforests can help prevent serious diseases in their
segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen discussing biometric identification systems in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 111 - "Making Sense of Global Warming" - John Berger - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. John Berger, an independent energy and environmental consultant and
the author of "Beating the Heat: Why and How We Must Combat Global Warming." They discuss how global warming is defined, what
contributes to global warming, and some of the progress that has been made in dealing with chlorofluorocarbons. The episode
also features Patricia Florez, discussing a Volkswagen car that shows promise in saving fuel in her segment,
The Good News Report; Randy Ringen discussing the findings of a study that examined whether there is a link between solar radiation and skin color
in his segment,
ScienceLine; Dr. Ed Walton explaining how hydrogen is being examined as a possible alternative fuel in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Saul Landau discussing the hole in the ozone layer in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 112 - "Making Sense of Global Warming" - John Berger - Part 2 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. John Berger, an independent energy and environmental consultant and
the author of "Beating the Heat: Why and How We Must Combat Global Warming." They discuss the possible health and environmental
effects of global warming and what individuals can do to help avert global warming. Dr. Berger also discusses energy efficient
vehicles and clean energy. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing a new service that allows people to unlock
their cars remotely in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Mike Berman discussing credit card security with online transactions in his segment,
Tech Bytes; Dr. Ed Walton explaining how gamma radiation is used to disinfect foods in his segment,
Everyday Science; And Randy Ringen discussing melting ice in Antarctica and its potential link to global warming in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 113 - "Drug Test Breakthroughs: Impact, Public and Private" circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham talk to biochemist Linda Masterson about drug testing. Masterson is a principal of
Lifepoint, Inc. in Ontario, California, which is developing a small, portable device that could be used in drug testing. They
discuss methods of drug testing, drawbacks of those methods, and Lifepoint's potential new drug-testing device. The episode
also features Dr. Peter Siegel explaining buoyancy in his segment,
Find the Physics; Dr. Ed Walton discussing the science behind fats in his segment,
Everyday Science; and Randy Ringen explaining how speed and momentum can help smaller football players overcome bigger opponents in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 114 - "Saving Our Oceans" - Peter Castro circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. Peter Castro, Professor of iBology at Cal Poly Pomona, about
the importance of coral reefs for the ocean's ecosystems and what people can do to save the oceans. The episode also features
Dr. Ed Walton discussing different types of satellites in his segment,
Everyday Science; Dr. Peter Siegel discussing ultraviolet light and why we get sunburned in his segment,
Find the Physics; and Randy Ringen talking about the potentially catastrophic effects of a volcanic eruption in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 115 - "Owning Human Genes" - Stephen McCormack circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. Stephen J. McCormack about the ownership of genes. They discuss DNA
patents, DNA-based drugs, and the ethical issues. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing scientific studies
on reducing odor emissions from farm animals in her segment in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin giving a lesson on "magic squares" in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton explaining the science behind the drug Ecstasy in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 116 - "Allergy Breakthroughs" - Stephen McCormack circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham talk to Dr. Stephen McCormack, a biochemist and senior fellow at the Kennedy Institute,
about preventing and treating allergies. They also discuss why allergies have become more prevalent. The episode also features
Patricia Florez discussing how electrolyzed water may help in the battle against food poisoning in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin discussing the number "e" in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton discussing the science behind fats in the human body in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 117 - "Strokes: Facts and Prevention" - Lee Schwamm - Part 1 circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Dr. William Wiesmann talk to Dr. Lee Schwamm, Associate Director of the Acute Stroke Service of Massachusetts
General Hospital. They discuss the increasing incidence of strokes, their risk factors, prevention strategies, and mini-strokes.
The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the discovery of a new gene that helps cells store fat in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin, who explains Fibonacci numbers in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton, who explains why leaves change colors when the seasons change in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 118 - "Strokes: Facts and Prevention" - Lee Schwamm - Part 2 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Dr. William Wiesmann talk to Dr. Lee Schwamm, Associate Director of the Acute Stroke Service
of Massachusetts General Hospital. They talk about treating strokes faster, the role telemedicine may play in treating strokes,
and the development of clot-busting drugs. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how disposable diapers could
become more environmentally friendly by incorporating chicken feathers as a fiber source in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin explaining cube roots in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton discussing the science behind the sun in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 119 - "Innovative Heart Disease Treatments" circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Robert Dutcher, a biomedical engineer, about developing new processes
for heart disease patients, strokes and blockages, and clot clearing devices. The episode also features Stephanie Graham discussing
new drugs to decrease the aging process in her segment,
FutureWatch News; Randy Ringen in the discussing the new resurgence of maggot therapy in his segment,
ScienceLine; Peter Siegal discussing radioactivity and their half-lives in his segment,
Find the Physics; Ed Walton and Michelle Ventura discussing biodegradable medical stitches in their segment,
Everyday Science; and Saul Landau discussing mad cow disease in his segment,
Hot Air.
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Episode 120 - "Innovations in Diabetes Management" circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Stephanie Graham speaks with Dr. Eba Hathout, Director of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University, about diabetes within
children, the increase in diabetes cases, and managing the symptoms of diabetes. The episode also features Sonia Angulo discussing
new fabrics being made to work with technology in her segment,
FutureWatch News; Randy Ringen discussing internet urban legends in his segment,
ScienceLine; Peter Siegal discussing currents in metal wires in his segment,
Find the Physics; and Ed Walton and Michelle Ventura discussing radioactive chemicals in food in their segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 121 - "Techno-Rec: Fusing Play and Technology" - Mark Pesce circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer and Stephanie Graham talk to Mark Pesce, the author of "The Playful World," about the convergence of technology
and toys. Topics include Virtual Reality Modeling Language and smart toys. The episode also features Dr. Peter Siegel explaining
how radioactivity decreases via a half-life formula in his segment,
Find the Physics; Randy Ringen discussing laser removal of tattoos in his segment,
ScienceLine; and Dr. Ed Walton explaining microencapsulation, a process associated with items such as scratch-and-sniff books and time-release
medicines, in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 122 - "Water on Mars" - Nathan Bridges Circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Nathan Bridges, a planetary geologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
about the history of water on Mars and what his research shows regarding the possibility of life on Mars in the past. The
episode also features Patricia Florez discussing how burning coal contributes to global warming in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin discussing his observations about the number "1" in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton explaining the benefits of milk and its pasteurization process in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 123 - "Print vs Pixels: The E-Publishing Revolution" - Paul Gray 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Dr. Paul Gray, Professor of Information Science at Claremont Graduate
University, on the topic of electronic publishing, sharing academic journals online, and electronic books. As part of the
FutureWatch news segment, Dr. Choudary Voleti discusses heart problems caused by stress and psychological disorders. The episode
also features Patricia Florez providing information on new technology to herd cattle without the use of humans in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Arthur Benjamin explaining how to find any date within the year through math in his segment,
Go Figure; and Dr. Ed Walton discussing preservatives and sugars represented in food labels in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 124 - "Searching for a Diabetes Cure" circa 2000
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In this episode of
FutureWatch, host Stephanie Graham speaks with Dr. Eba Hathout, the director of Pediatric Diabetes at Loma Linda Hospital, about the
future of diabetes management and discusses new research that may help lead to a cure for diabetes. The episode also features
Dr. Ed Walton discussing the importance and functions of fat in our body's cells in his segment,
Everyday Science; Dr. Peter Siegel discussing and demonstrating the physics behind alternating currents in his segment,
Find the Physics; and Randy Ringen explaining what a "theory" is and how scientists use theories to lead to new discoveries in his segment,
ScienceLine.
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Episode 125 - "If the Genome is the Human Recipe, What Will We Make?" - Matt Ridley - Part 1 circa 2000
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This episode it the first installment of a two-part interview. In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Matt Ridley, the author of "Genome: The Autobiography of a Species
in 23 Chapters." They discuss genes and the human genome and the potential applications for the findings of The Human Genome
Project. The episode also features Patricia Florez discussing the technology advances that are attempting to make coal burn
cleaner in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Peter Siegel explaining the physics behind radio and TV in his segment,
Find the Physics; and Dr. Ed Walton explaining how batteries work in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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Episode 126 - "Genethics: Ethics and Our Genes" - Matt Ridley - Part 2 circa 2000
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This episode is the second installment of a two-part interview. In this episode of
FutureWatch, hosts Leslie Baer-Brown and Stephanie Graham speak with Matt Ridley, the author of "Genome: The Autobiography of a Species
in 23 Chapters." They discuss how the public might be informed of the findings from the human genome project and the ethical
and moral issues behind mapping the human gene. The episode also features Patricia Florez sharing information about a new
technology for rounding up cows in her segment,
The Good News Report; Dr. Peter Siegel explaining the physics behind force in his segment,
Find the Physics; and Dr. Ed Walton explaining how blood pressure tests work and what the measurements mean in his segment,
Everyday Science.
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