J Fryer

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• Microwave radiation questions answered

  Most people take reheating their food for granted. But there was a time, 30 years ago, when people were amazed by a new machine's ability to instantly turn cold leftovers into a warm treat. The microwave is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and while more than ninety-percent of American households own one, some questions about it remain unanswered. Minnesota Public Radio's Joe Fryer spoke with visitors at the Science Museum of Minnesota, and got answers from Jay Newlin, the museum's head of Physical Sciences.

  Aug. 29, 1997Save
• Shakespeare in the park

  When Hamlet gave his famous acting class to the players, telling them to speak the speech and to not saw the air, the actors didn't have to deal with planes overhead. But they might have had to fend off bugs and noisy kids and candy wrapper crinkling. Food for thought as the Twin Cities welcomes a new incarnation of Shakespeare in the Park, which is currently producing "Much Ado About Nothing" at Minnehaha Park. Intern Joe Fryer put on the DEET and talked with actors and the audience.

  Jul. 18, 1997Save