Month: December 1998
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
F.I.R.E.- High Flying Aircraft
High-flying airplanes give NASA scientists a bird’s eye view of the Earth’s climate.
December 30, 1998F.I.R.E.- The Big Picture
Studying the Earth’s climate affords scientists an opportunity to come together across nationality and disciplines.
December 29, 1998TALE SPINNING- Transformation
The spinning wheel is at the heart of many of our favorite fairy tales.
December 28, 1998TALE SPINNING
The spinning wheel and the folk tale have long gone hand in hand.
December 25, 1998EL NINO- La Nina
Meet La Nina– she’s part two in an extended global climate cycle.
December 24, 1998EL NINO- Brazil
In an El Nino year, farmers in Brazil took the old adage ‘an ounce of prevention’ to heart.
December 23, 1998EL NINO- Prediction
El Nino is hardly a recent phenomenon. So why can’t we predict its arrival?
December 22, 1998NATURAL ASTRONOMY- Rock Clock
One astronomer uses a home-made version on Stonehenge to keep track of the passing seasons.
December 21, 1998NATURAL ASTRONOMY- Solstice
This week is the winter solstice. But without a calendar, would you be able to tell?
December 18, 1998HORNED LIZARD Blood Squirters
Horned lizards have a unique way of warding off predators.
December 17, 1998HORNED LIZARD- Hibernation
This month, horned lizards are waiting out the hot southwestern heat in hibernation. But where?
December 16, 1998SETI- Why Believe in ET’s ?
How likely is it that extra-terrestrials exist?
December 15, 1998SETI- Radio Waves
For years we’ve been sending radio signals into the universe. But is anyone out there listening?
December 14, 1998POLAR BEARS -A Unique Physiology
How can Polar bears fast for eight months? The answer may provide clues to new treatments for some human diseases.
December 11, 1998POLAR BEARS – An Indicator Species
If you want to determine the health of the Arctic ecosystem, find a polar bear.
December 10, 1998POLAR BEARS- Field Studies
How do polar bears know where and when to congregate in “singles bars?”
December 9, 1998Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.
December 8, 1998KLAUSJAGEN-History and Meaning
This celebration in honor of St. Nicholas was traditionally a day of mischief.
December 7, 1998KLAUSJAGEN-Celebration
With bells, whips and candles, a Swiss village celebrates St. Nicholas’ Day.
December 4, 1998Arctic Ground Squirrel-Warming Up
Arctic ground squirrels are spending this season in a deep freeze– but every few weeks it’s time for a warm spell.
December 3, 1998Arctic Ground Squirrel-Supercool
Arctic ground squirrel hibernation is about the closest thing we’ve seen to turning into a zombie.
December 2, 1998Arctic Ground Squirrel- The Great Hibernators
Understanding more about how hibernation works may have some direct lessons for medical science.
December 1, 1998WEDDELL SEALS- Mating Underwater
When it comes to mating, male Weddell seals must be ready to fight it out.