Month: April 1999
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL– Old and New
In the United States, the annual Cherry Blossom festival has come to include many traditional and modern Japanese art forms.
April 29, 1999CHERRY BLOSSOM–Spirit of the Samurai
In Japanese culture, the blossoming of the Cherry Tree represents an ancient code of honor.
April 28, 1999ELEPHANTS–Death
Is there any truth to the legend that elephants bury the bones of their dead?
April 27, 1999BATS–Use of Sound
Which kinds of bat sounds are used for communication, and which allow them to detect their surroundings?
April 26, 1999THE BATS WHO CAME FOR DINNER
When first introduced, residents of Austin, Texas were less than thrilled about their new night-flying neighbors.
April 23, 1999Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE-99.
April 22, 1999CABBAGE HILL FARM– Rare Breeds/ Highland Cattle
How does a breed of Scottish Highland cattle fare in Westchester county, New York?
April 21, 1999CABBAGE HILL FARM– Rare Breeds/Sheep
This month is lambing season for Shetland Sheep.
April 20, 1999CABBAGE HILL FARM– Imprinting
How infant farm animals respond to the presence of humans will affect them for the rest of their lives.
April 19, 1999CABBAGE HILL FARM– Rare Breeds/Geese
On an New York farm, rare breeds of livestock represent a kind of insurance policy for the future.
April 16, 1999Arctic Ground Squirrel– Emerge from Hibernation
This month, Arctic Ground squirrels are emerging from hibernation to a cold Alaskan spring.
April 15, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY- Are There Martians?
NASA searches for the origin of life on Earth.
April 14, 1999ASTROBIOLOGY– The Move to Mars
Every two years, travel between Earth and Mars becomes possible. So when will humans be able to make the trip?
April 13, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS- -Culture
What you consider food has a lot to do with where you come from.
April 12, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS–Termites
A group of women in Botswana offer a lesson in termite cuisine.
April 9, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS–Weaver Ants & Crickets
In Cambodia, this month is high season for weaver ants and crickets.
April 8, 1999EDIBLE ARTHROPODS- Scorpions
Here’s one way to enjoy fresh scorpions– but don’t try it at home.
April 7, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS–Medicinal Bugs
A Mexican doctor offers traditional medicines which are likely to make some people squirm.
April 6, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS–Silkworms
Silkworm pupae, fried and served with onions, is a popular snack in some parts of China.
April 5, 1999EDIBLE INSECTS
Insects are an important source of protein for many cultures around the world.
April 2, 1999GREATER SANDHILL CRANES – Crops
A Colorado wildlife refuge helps keep migrating Cranes away from the fields of local farmers.
April 1, 1999Greater Sandhill Cranes: Fattening Up
Greater Sandhill Cranes come to Colorado’s San Luis Valley to get in shape for their summer breeding grounds.