He earned his A.B. in physics from Princeton University in 1987, where he was a member of the Princeton Tower Club. He did his graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley where he earned an M.A. degree in astronomy in 1990 and a Ph.D. degree in astronomy in 1994.
The sulfur-rich foods most commonly associated with foul-smelling flatulence are eggs, meat and cauliflower. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, collards and Brussels sprouts are also high in sulfur and can cause smelly gas.airy Products. Dairy products -- those made from cow's milk -- can sometimes cause foul-smelling flatulence, because many people cannot properly digest lactose, or milk sugar. The condition, known as lactose intolerance, is caused by a lack of the proper enzyme, lactase, to break down the lactose.
Feces normally have an unpleasant smell. Foul-smelling stools have an unusually strong, putrid smell. In many cases, foul-smelling stools occur due to the foods people eat and the bacteria present in their colon. However, foul-smelling stools can also indicate a serious health problem. Diarrhea, bloating, or flatulence may occur with foul-smelling stools. These stools are often soft or runny. Changes in diet are a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Additional causes include the following: Malabsorption is also a common cause of foul-smelling stool. Malabsorption occurs when your body is unable to absorb the proper amount of nutrients from the food you eat.