Today on Word of Mouth, invasive species like Zebra Mussels to Asian Carp, are destroying biodiversity across North America. Or are they? Also, we'll look into China’s push to build a frozen food infrastructure. The number of urban Chinese households with a refrigerator has risen from just 7 percent to 95 percent in a decade. We’ll find out what that means for global climate change.
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Why Invasive Species Aren't All Bad
Dr. Ken Thompson's new book is “Where Do Camels Belong? The Story and Science of Invasive Species”. Dr. Thompson argues that invasive species often cause far less damage than we might imagine, and when they do, the cost of eradicating them far out weighs the benefits.
Treating PTSD With Fishing
Six military vets go fly fishing in Southwestern Idaho, to cope with the war that left their lives in ruin. Jessica Murri brings us the story.
Refrigeration In China
Nicola Twilley is a writer currently working on a book about refrigeration, her recent article for the New York Times poses the question, “What Do Chinese Dumplings Have To Do With Global Warming?"
Dining Hall Hacks
Dartmouth graduate Priya Krishna has written the cookbook “Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks,” which presents inventive ways to create your own quasi-gourmet meals out of the sometimes rudimentary building blocks found in most college dining halls. She spoke with Word of Mouth intern Molly Donahue.
On Demand: Remakes
Producer Taylor Quimby offers up unusual suggestions for online movie-watching. This month he’s looking at an unexpected genre – the secret remake.
