SoT 62: The Century of Complex Systems

Published: July 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m.

Hosts:\xa0Ed Brown, Dr. Shayne Joseph, Penny Dumsday.

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Topics covered:

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Early warning system for El Nino weather pattern, the mysteries of the gut microbiome. Pests are adapting to the toxins produced by genetically modified crops, and a study suggests lo-fat dressings don't allow you to absorb the most nutrients from a salad.

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And a TEDx talk by former astronaut Ed Lu about remote monitors in the oceans.