September 30, 1993

OCEAN MICROBIOLOGY – Seeing Infinitesimally Small

In order to study the role of bacteria and viruses in the ocean, scientists not only have to be able to see these tiny organisms, they must dissect them!

September 29, 1993

SNOWY OWLS AT LOGAN AIRPORT

These snow white predators may be helping to control the bird population at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

September 28, 1993

RIVERKEEPER – Science

In efforts to protect the Hudson River, science and activism go hand in hand.

September 27, 1993

RIVERKEEPER – Victory

Stopping polluters on a river that flows into one of the largest cities in the world is no easy task, but it has its rewards.

September 24, 1993

THE SPHINX – The Work of Restoration

For millenia, the Sphinx has been steadily damaged by weathering. How can it be saved?

September 23, 1993

THE SPHINX

Is this wonder of the world slowly disappearing?

September 22, 1993

RIVERKEEPER

All residents of New York State own the Hudson River, but there’s one man who’s job it is to protect it.

September 21, 1993

BIRD BANDING AT LOGAN AIRPORT

Several species of rare and endangered species of birds make their home at Boston’s Logan Airport.

September 20, 1993

OCEAN MICROBIOLOGY – Viruses

There are as much as two million viruses in a teaspoon of seawater. What is their role in the ocean ecosystem?

September 17, 1993

BIOREACTORS – The Promise

We know that biotechnology can produce vaccines and drugs. What other prospects does it hold for the future?

September 16, 1993

OCEAN MICROBIOLOGY

Just as microorganisms affect the human body, the oceans are influenced by the countless bacteria and viruses they contain.

September 15, 1993

BIOREACTORS

What do silkworms and cows have in common? They’re both bioreactors, organisms which produce substances useful to mankind.

September 14, 1993

PRAIRIE DOGS

Once thought of as a nuisance by ranchers, a new study suggests the Prairie Dog may be beneficial to grazing cattle.

September 13, 1993

PENGUINS

With its voracious appetite, the penguin plays an important role in the Antarctic ecosystem.

September 10, 1993

SONG OF THE WOLF

The wolf’s cry speaks to us in many different ways.

September 9, 1993

PRESERVING BUILDINGS – Reasons and Risks

Cleaning the grime off old buildings can either help preserve the structure, or lead to faster disintegration.

September 8, 1993

PRESERVING BUILDINGS – To Clean or Not To Clean

The decision to clean an old building involves looking at everything from the overall structure to the microscopic composition of the facing material.

September 7, 1993

GLOBAL WARMING, PREPARING FOR

If global warming occurs, will farmers be able to adapt to the changing weather patterns?

September 6, 1993

FOOD IRRADIATION – Concerns

The benefits of food irradiation may be outweighed by the risks.

September 3, 1993

FOOD IRRADIATION

Is irradiated food the wave of the future?

September 2, 1993

ASTEROID DEFENSE – Monitoring

If an asteroid heads on a collision course with earth, will we be able to see it coming and avert a catastrophe?

September 1, 1993

BOWERBIRD – Masters of Display

The behavior of the Bowerbird is a subject of mystery and fascination to both science and indigenous cultures.