Building Blocks: Role of Evolution in Early Life
The ability to adapt to changing or difficult conditions is clearly necessary if an organism is to be biologically successful.
Building Blocks: Role of the Ocean in Early Life
Many scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, because continental areas on the early Earth did not offer the kind of conditions that would have been conducive to life.
Building Consensus
Director of the National Economic Council and former Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers talks about the importance of forging consensus and finding common ground as the key to getting things done politically.
Building Morale Case Study: Patagonia
Patagonia is a manufacturer of outdoor clothing. While the climate at some firms evolves without much thought or conscious planning, Patagonia's climate has been carefully molded to help employees realize their potential..
Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater
Born in Osaka some 300 years ago, Japanese puppet theater - Bunraku - is a stunning yet refined spectacle. This program presents the story of Bunraku through two of its greatest masters, puppeteer Tamao Yoshida and chant..
Burt Wolf : what we eat: Connecting the dots
This program is an overview of the series Burt Wolf: What We Eat. It looks at the forces that led to the voyages of Columbus and their continuing effect on our world. It is a general synopsis of the most pertinent histor..
Burt Wolf : what we eat: Domesticated bliss : the story of livestock in America
Before Columbus, there were no large domesticated animals in the Americas. On his second voyage in 1493, Columbus brought along 10 mares, 24 stallions, burros, sheep, and a full complement of cattle and pigs. Within ten ..
Burt Wolf : what we eat: Here's looking at you kid : the story of winemaking in the Americas
This program looks at the importation of winemaking skills to America by the Spanish colonists, who were concerned that they had entered a world created by a devil that had no use for wine and its relationship to Christ...
Burt Wolf : what we eat: How sweet it is : the story of sugar
In 1493, Columbus planted sugar cane in Haiti. It eventually became one of the crops associated with "Triangular Trade," the basis for all British International Commerce. The Caribbean area could not hold onto a paid lab..
Burt Wolf : what we eat: Milk's leap toward immortality : the story of cheese in California
People have been making cheese for over 5,000 years. Cheese has many advantages over milk. It is easy to travel with, takes up less space, and lasts longer. In America, cheese making was a skill that was passed from moth..