176: The Science of Standing Desks

Published: Aug. 12, 2014, 7 p.m.

b'Sitting or standing? Standing or sitting? This argument has become contentious when addressing ergonomic considerations in an office environment. Can a standing desk provide better comfort for workers, or is there more to consider, including exercises and movement during the day? Steve and Ben discuss the science of standing desks, along with the following topics: Martin Scorsese knows why film is worth saving in a digital world, Impossible Space Engine May Actually Work according to NASA, and Australians Are Claiming A World-First Technology Breakthrough In Using Graphene For Micro Devices.'