Hr2: Microwaves, Sea Spray, THC, Sea Lion Pups

Science Friday

We have been microwaving our food for 50 years. Why are some people still worried about their safety? And new research looks at the connections between the oceans, the phytoplankton and bacteria that live in them, and the aerosolized materials that can end up high in the atmosphere.

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