Month: May 1998
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Lynx: Revealing its Secrets
Why are scientists interested in the wild lynx, and what do they want to find out?
May 27, 1998Lynx: Non-Invasive Tracking
John Weaver has developed an ingenious method for tracking lynx.
May 26, 1998Lynx
Why do Lynx have those unusual tufts of hair on top of their ears?
May 25, 1998Bald Eagles: Nesting
Now is the time of year when bald eagles build their nests, some of which have been in construction and use for up to 30 years.
May 22, 1998Bees: Buzz Pollination
Certain plants require bees to vibrate their flower with a buzzing noise to release the pollen.
May 21, 1998Bees: The Sting
Only female bees sting, but can you tell the difference between the sexes?
May 20, 1998Bees: Hibernation and Estivation
Bees hibernate during the winter and time their emergence to coincide with that of their favorite flower.
May 19, 1998Peepers: Spring
Spring is mating season for these vociferous amphibians and their distinctive calls help to facilitate the process.
May 18, 1998Gamma Rays: Translating into Sound
Gamma ray bursts hitting a sensor on a spacecraft are translated into sound by scientists at MIT’s Media Lab.
May 15, 1998Mountain Gorillas: A Typical Day
Eat, rest, eat, play– a day in the life of a family of Mountain Gorillas.
May 14, 1998Mountain Gorillas: War
How have Mountain Gorillas fared during Rwanda’s years of violent civil war?
May 13, 1998Mountain Gorillas: Rainy Season
Rainy season marks the arrival of one of the Mountain Gorilla’s favorite foods.
May 12, 1998Mountain Gorillas: All in the Family
Among her adopted gorilla family, Amy Vedder ranked among the adult females, but her reluctance to affect the gorillas’ behavior kept her from coming too close.
May 11, 1998Mountain Gorillas: Stand Your Ground
There’s a 400-pound gorilla growling at you and ripping up small trees from the ground. He looks like he’s about to charge; is he bluffing?
May 8, 1998Paleontology: Past is Prologue
Fossil records provide some of the only evidence we have of global warming.
May 7, 1998Paleontology: Fossils and Biodiversity
Does our unique ability to recognize our impact on the planet entail a certain responsibility?
May 6, 1998Paleontology: Web of Life
Fossil records show how changes in the environment affect the evolution of animals.
May 5, 1998Korubo: Communication
Two Brazilian Indians tribes take the first steps towards learning each other’s language.
May 4, 1998Korubo: Ritual Dance
Nicholas Reynard and Claudia Baran describe their first interaction with the elusive Korubo Indians of the Brazilian Amazon.
May 1, 1998KORUBO: First Contact
We listen in on recordings made during an expedition to establish peaceful contact with a group of Amazonian Indians.