Capturing Rainwater, 4DX Theaters, Ocean Acidification, The Art of Kaiseki
The best kind of water is free, yet Southern California allows millions of gallons of rain water to flow down storm drains and into the ocean while spending millions to import expensive water. Val Zavala reports.
Movie theaters hoped that 3D would lift sagging ticket sales, but 2014 had the lowest ticket sales in 20 years. Now, they are hoping that "4DX"will lure moviegoers into theaters with moving seats, smells, and sensations that accompany action and animated films. Reporter Conor Knighton goes to the country's only 4DX theater, located at L.A. Live, to size up the pros and cons of this new technology.
Higher carbon dioxide levels don't only affect our atmosphere, they affect our oceans by raising acid levels. Ocean acidification impacts the survival rate of young oysters.
Our food culture puts the spotlight not only on cooking and taste, but on how a dish looks. This is called "plating." This fascinating segment reveals the techniques of master chef Niki Nakayama as she plates an exquisite multi-course meal with the precision of a Japanese brush painter.