Summary: <p>The Jefferson Exchange: May 21, 2013, Hour 1:</p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">Wine and the Weather</span> </b><br><br> The rapid growth of the wine industry in the region is all a function of climate. And subtle variations in climate can mean the difference between a great year for wine grapes… or a disastrous one. <a href="http://www.sou.edu/envirostudies/jones.html" target="_blank"><strong>Southern Oregon University research climatologist</strong></a> Gregory Jones keeps an eye on overall climate conditions and their specific impact on the wine industry; you'll hear his outlook for this growing season.</p><p>+</p><p><b> <span class="headlinetext">Biomechanics in Oregon</span> </b><br><br> The term "biomechanics" may conjure up images of workers in overalls tending to people with aches and pains, but it's just a bit more complicated. Biomechanics is cutting-edge research and techniques for repairing injuries to the body, especially the joints. Oregon State University just opened one of the country's few biomechanics labs, in Bend. You'll get to know the <a href="http://www.osucascades.edu/force-lab" target="_blank"><strong>FORCE lab </strong></a>and what it does. </p>
