Month: March 1999
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March 30, 1999Natural Radio: Chorus
Naturally occuring radio waves provide a way to listen to solar flares.
March 29, 1999NATURAL RADIO- Aurora Borealis
The science and folklore of the Aurora.
March 26, 1999DWARF MARMOSET
A newly discovered primate species highlights biodiversity in the Amazonian rainforest.
March 25, 1999Noruz: Azerjaiban music
Traditional music from the fire worshiping festival of Noruz points to the holiday’s Persian roots.
March 24, 1999Noruz: Customs
Noruz means “new day” and it’s celebrated with new clothes, gift-giving and bonfires.
March 23, 1999Noruz: Triumph of Tradition
Although the government of Iran tried to suppress it, the venerable holiday of Noruz continues to be one of that nation’s most popular celebrations.
March 22, 1999Noruz
The first day of spring marks the start of an ancient holiday.
March 19, 1999MONARCHS- Milkweed
The Monarch butterfly’s life cycle depends on a plant that’s highly toxic to many animals.
March 18, 1999MONARCHS- Migration
This month marks the start of the Monarch butterflies’ migration to Mexico.
March 17, 1999MONARCHS- Folklore
Among many native American groups, the butterfly is considered a symbol of the sacred and the unknown.
March 16, 1999MONARCHS- In Mexico
The threat of logging looms over the wintering sites of Monarch butterflies.
March 15, 1999Monarch Butterfly Migration
How do young Monarch butterflies find their way to their winter migration sites in the Mexican forest?
March 12, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY-Extreme Environments
The organisms which survive in Antarctic climes may provide clues in NASA’s search for extra-terrestrial life.
March 11, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY-Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa may be home to one of the few bodies of liquid water in our solar system.
March 10, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY- Water
Here on Earth, water is the elixir of life.
March 9, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY-The View From Earth
What other planets in the galaxy will reveal the signature signs of life?
March 8, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY
NASA scientists are trying to answer some of mankind’s oldest questions.
March 5, 1999PIKA
Pika stay active all winter– but doing what?
March 4, 1999FEEDERWATCH- Bird Watching
A professional ornithologist describes his lifelong interest in birds.
March 3, 1999FEEDERWATCH- Winter Birds
A variety of adaptations keep non-migrating birds warm and well-fed throughout the northeastern winter.
March 2, 1999FEEDERWATCH
Even the common birds which frequent feeders during the winter can be indicators of local environmental change.
March 1, 1999Natural Radio: Whistlers
Radio waves created by lightning can be heard from halfway around the planet.