"The War" Filmmaker Ken Burns fills you in on his next PBS documentary. It’s about World War II and includes interviews with many Sacramentans.
You can hear Ken Burns speak as part of the Sacramento Speakers Series at 8 p.m. April 24, 2007, at the Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sacramento. Information: (866) 773-2535.
Patent on life Some researchers feel existing patents must be broken if key stem cell research is to flourish. You'll learn about the challenges of patenting things that live and change from local biotech attorney Carl Schwedler.
Snake sight UC Davis professor Lynne Isbell tells you how the ability to spot venomous snakes might have played a major role in the evolution of monkeys, apes and humans.