Month: April 1994
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
CORAL REEFS – Threatened?
Are coral reefs being threatened by the activities of humans?
April 28, 1994CORAL REEFS – An Introduction
What is it like to explore a coral reef?
April 27, 1994HERBAL MEDICINE – Home Remedies
Some common herbs are used medicinally in many households.
April 26, 1994HERBAL MEDICINE – Goldenseal & Ginseng
For centuries, cold sufferers have turned to herbal medicine for relief.
April 25, 1994OSTRICH RANCHING – A Lucrative Investment
Attracted by shorter hours and higher income, some farmers are switching from raising beef cattle to ostrich ranching.
April 22, 1994STUDENT ENERGY RESEARCH – Auto Aerodynamics
A young scientist has developed a way to test the aerodynamic efficiency of trucks.
April 21, 1994STUDENT ENERGY RESEARCH
A statewide competition in New York encourages high school students to come up with innovative solutions to energy or environmental challenges.
April 20, 1994RECYCLING NUCLEAR WASTE
Scientists have found a way to recycle spent nuclear fuel.
April 19, 1994HERBAL MEDICINE – Echinacea
Often overlooked, there are a wealth of plants in North America with potential medicinal value.
April 18, 1994CANADA GEESE – Admiring From Afar
What can you do with a yardfull of Canada Geese?
April 15, 1994CANADA GEESE – Crowding
Recently, populations of Canada Geese in our cities and suburbs have risen dramatically. And while they may be beautiful to look at, they can cause a lot of damage.
April 14, 1994PESTICIDES AND SUSCEPTIBILITY
In order to prevent immunity, scientists are developing methods of keeping insects genetically susceptible to pesticides.
April 13, 1994NATURAL PESTICIDE – Responsible Use
Overuse of pesticides could give rise to super insects.
April 12, 1994A NATURAL PESTICIDE
By examining the chemistry of soil bacteria, scientists have developed a natural pesticide.
April 11, 1994MONITORING HIGHWAYS WITH SOUND
In order to design more efficient highways of the future, scientists are monitoring the sounds of traffic flow.
April 8, 1994FAIRCHILD GARDENS – Hurricane Andrew
In Florida, a living museum of rare plants is assessing the damage to its collection and rebuilding after Hurricane Andrew.
April 7, 1994HUMAN – ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Around the world, people attempt to communicate with animals in very similar ways.
April 6, 1994HUMAN – ANIMAL INTERDEPENDENCE
A vast number of animals in the world live in close cooperation with other species, and humans are no exception.
April 5, 1994THE BAYAKA – A Moment in Sound
The voices of women from the Bayaka tribe create cathedral-like acoustics in a rainforest in central Africa.
April 4, 1994THE BAYAKA – Bees
Honeybees are the supreme commanders of the Central African rainforest, and living in their midst can be a real challenge.
April 1, 1994MINING RECYCLEABLES – Total Recycling
By collecting and reselling what people throw away, an entrepreneur hopes to promote total recycling.