Bonnie Crystal
Biography:
Bonnie Crystal is a 21st century cave explorer and technologist. As an explorer, she carries her unique viewpoint and quest for adventure to the far reaches of the globe; returning back with amazing tales of the unknown, and wonderful images of expeditions into the underground world. Armed with the passion to unlock the mysteries of deep vertical caves, she descends thousand-foot ropes to explore vast chasms inside the earth where no human has gone before. A best-selling author and prolific inventor, Ms. Crystal's inventions have touched our lives with useful technologies to benefit present and future generations.
Past Shows:
Art Bell: Somewhere in Time
Art Bell: Somewhere in Time journeyed back to May 5th, 1999, when veteran cave expert Bonnie Crystal joined Art to describe what the world is like, thousands of feet underground, and instruct us on how to avoid creepy crawlies and bats in the dark. ... More »
Host: Art Bell - Somewhere In TimeStem Cell Research
Dr. Ronald Klatz (worldhealth.net), founder of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, delved into the current controversy over stem cell research. Stem cells, which he explained are "progenitor cells" that can eventually become over 200 different types of cells, have been found in human and animal testing to have astonishing healing properties, he detailed. For instance, if injected into a person with cardiac tissue damage, the stem cells have been able to initiate a repair process in the damaged or scar tissue areas.But the technology is being actively suppressed in the United States by the religious establishment, which associates stem cells with abortions, Klatz commented. However, he pointed out that embryonic stem cells can actually be taken from amniotic fluid which doesn't harm the fetus. He speculated that the pharmaceutical industry may also have a hand in the suppression of research, because if stem cell treatments take off, this will likely make the populace less ... More »
Host: Art BellUnderground Expeditions
Bonnie Crystal is a 21st century cave explorer and technologist. As an explorer, she carries her unique viewpoint and quest for adventure to the far reaches of the globe; returning back with amazing tales of the unknown, and wonderful images of expeditions into the underground world. Armed with the passion to unlock the mysteries of deep vertical caves, she descends thousand-foot ropes to explore vast chasms inside the earth where no human has gone before. A best-selling author and prolific inventor, Ms. Crystal's inventions have touched our lives with useful technologies to benefit present and future generations.First Hour:Billy Rogers, campaign manager and spokesman for Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement, is the man behind the drive to make Nevada the first state with legal marijuana. ... More »
Host: Art Bell