Month: June 1999
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Habit and Anatomy
We’ve all seen illustrations of what dinosaurs probably looked like, but what might they have sounded like?
June 29, 1999SAN ANTONIO- Conflict and Resolution
During the Festival of San Antonio, a ritual stick fight reflects larger themes in an evolving culture.
June 28, 1999SAN ANTONIO- Symbol
The feast of San Antonio commemorates one of Venezuela’s founding myths.
June 25, 1999SAN ANTONIO- National Emblem
The Festival of San Antonio is a hallmark of Venezuela’s mixed ethnic population.
June 24, 1999SHEEP- St. John the Baptist
Today is the feast day of St. John the Baptist, considered by Tzotzil Indians to be a guardian of sheep.
June 23, 1999SHEEP- Womens’ Work
For the Tzotzil women of Chiapas, Mexico, sheep are sacred animals.
June 22, 1999Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.
June 21, 1999TARANTISMO- Legend
The legend of Tarantismo draws from the Greek myth of the first spider.
June 18, 1999TARANTISMO- Spider Bite
This mythical spider bite can only be cured with music.
June 17, 1999MUSIC OF SOUTHERN ITALY
Traditional music from southern Italy reflects centuries of cultural change.
June 16, 1999TAMMORRIATA
An ancient Italian ritual honors pre-Christian deities.
June 15, 1999SEAWIFS -Phytoplankton
The smallest plant in the ocean is also one of the most important.
June 14, 1999SEAWIFS -Earth from Space
By positioning cameras far above the Earth, NASA gains a new perspective on how our actions affect the planet.
June 11, 1999ASSATEAGUE HORSES- Overgrazing
Overgrazing by wild horses on Assateague Island is becoming a threat to the island’s other inhabitants.
June 10, 1999ASSATEAGUE HORSES
The wild horses of Assateague are uniquely suited for their island habitat.
June 9, 1999VOLCANOES- Kawah I’gen
Inside the Indonesian volcano of Kawah I’gen there’s an acidic lake where swimming is definitely not advisable.
June 8, 1999VOLCANOES- Windows to the Earth
In a volcanic eruption, what comes out of the Earth can tell us something about what’s inside.
June 7, 1999ARCTIC GROUND SQUIRRELS- Eater and Eaten
For young Arctic Ground squirrels, summer time is as dangerous as it is busy.
June 4, 1999Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE-99.
June 3, 1999HORSESHOE CRABS- Acrobatics
For such a simple animal, Horseshoe crabs are capable of some pretty fancy tail-work.
June 2, 1999HORSESHOE CRABS- Survivors
Horseshoe crabs can teach us an important lesson about how species evolve.
June 1, 1999HORSESHOE CRABS- Mating
When a male horseshoe crab finds his mate, he holds on tight and doesn’t let go.