That’s the conclusion reached by a series of studies discussed in this article by David Mendoza at HealthCentral. Examples: Dieters who drank several non-sugar soft drinks a day, in a study at the University of Texas, were actually more likely to become overweight than those who drank the same number of sugared sodas. Another studyContinue reading ““Soft Drinks” Like Methadone for Sugar Addicts?”
Author Archives: Kit Stolz
Scientific Surrealism: Paleo-Nerd Edition
File this under books I just have to read. A distinguished museum paleotologist, Kirk Johnson, and a friend and an artist named Ray Troll, recount (and draw) nine years worth of adventure on the road in the West, searching for lost and found fossils. The book is called Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway. Sounds fascinating, andContinue reading “Scientific Surrealism: Paleo-Nerd Edition”
Sugar is a Drug: Scientific American
Years ago, decades ago in fact, even before it was commonly thought that sugar made kids "bounce off the walls," my farsighted friend David Healy insisted that sugar was a drug. At the time (back in high school) I scoffed, being a skeptic of the quasi-traditional variety. But according to the latest in brain research,Continue reading “Sugar is a Drug: Scientific American”
BBC Poll: 4/5 Around World Ready to Make Change for Sake of Climate
According to a huge BBC poll of nearly 22,000 people around the world, four out of five of people are ready and willing to change their lives to preserve their traditional climate — even in China and the US. Overall, 83% of respondents throughout the world agreed that individuals would definitely or probably have toContinue reading “BBC Poll: 4/5 Around World Ready to Make Change for Sake of Climate”
Sunday Morning on the Planet: A Heaven in Books
Sometimes I wish I could live in a Ben Katchor painting…or watercolor.
The Fire This Time: Combing Through the Ashes
After burning nearly half a million acres, the devastating wildfires of this past week in Southern California have been brought under control. As the air clears, countless analysts, politicians and experts of all types have come forward with their reactions — some to lead, some to offer insight, and some to smear. The San FranciscoContinue reading “The Fire This Time: Combing Through the Ashes”
Salad vs. Big Mac: Why Is Beef Cheaper?
Ezra Klein, who has an enviable knack for finding graphs, comes up with a great one showing why beef is too cheap, and salad too expensive. One word: Congress.
Save the Rain! Take Action Tomorrow
From about 12:00 to 2:00 tomorrow in Ventura on 1900 Spinnaker Drive near the harbor, Bill McKibben’s national Step It Up! campaign will demonstrate in support of action to preserve the loveliness of our climate. Lois Capps has been invited, and Supervisors Steve Bennett and John Flynn are expected, as well as Carol Miller, theContinue reading “Save the Rain! Take Action Tomorrow”
Bad Review of the Year
Wow. Robert Christgau, once the man who reviewed every record under the sun for the Village Voice, absolutely devastates Joni Mitchell’s new record in Rolling Stone. Yet I’m sure he would agree that this in no way diminishes Joni Mitchell’s better songs. (Mitchell’s work continues to shine — just hear what Prince does with herContinue reading “Bad Review of the Year”
7th Grade Dropout Reinvents Car Engine
It’s this kind of story that gives me faith in America — again. An innovative mechanic in Kansas named Jonathan Goodwin is inventing new ways to get double, triple, or quadruple the mileage that big cars (such as Hummers) can get out of fuels, using innovative methods but basic parts, usually made by GM. HeContinue reading “7th Grade Dropout Reinvents Car Engine”
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