Month: July 1999
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
BORNEO- Hornbill
An elaborate Indonesian death ritual takes its cues from the mating habits of the Hornbill bird.
July 29, 1999BORNEO- Ritual Chant
A spiritual chant guides the souls of the dead to the supernatural world.
July 28, 1999BORNEO- Death Ritual
In Borneo, a ritual called Tiwah honors the bones and the soul of the deceased.
July 27, 1999RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- Listening to Biodiversity
Sometimes, biodiversity is more easily heard than seen.
July 26, 1999RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- Ant Thrush
An unfamiliar sound in the rainforest led the way to an important scientific discovery.
July 23, 1999RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Rapid Assessment Teams conduct wildlife evaluations –rapidly.
July 22, 1999TIGER MOTH- Arms Race
Evolution in action: a scene from the ongoing battle between moths and bats.
July 21, 1999TIGER MOTH- Cry
Tiger moths may use sound to defend themselves from bats.
July 20, 1999TIGER MOTH- Mating
Mating Tiger moths woo their partners with a series of clicking sounds.
July 19, 1999CAPE COD CLAMMER
This month is clamming season in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
July 16, 1999DEEP SPACE I- Ion Drive
A new solar propulsion technology gives NASA scientists the ability to asteroid hop.
July 15, 1999DEEP SPACE I- Asteroid
This month, NASA’s Deep Space I will have a close encounter with an asteroid.
July 14, 1999INDIA- Conservation
In southeast Asia, religious traditions have long saved animals from extinction.
July 13, 1999INDIA- Ganges
India’s revered Ganges River has become increasingly polluted.
July 12, 1999INDIA- Monsoon
The call of the peacock heralds the start of the Indian monsoon season.
July 9, 1999Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.
July 8, 1999SPADEFOOT TOAD- Call Rate
When it comes to choosing a mate, female Spadefoot toads don’t always go for the best vocalizers.
July 7, 1999VOLCANOES- Dynamics
Don’t understand volcanoes? Consider a bottle of seltzer water.
July 6, 1999VOLCANOES- In their Shadow
Living in the shadow of an active volcano has its benefits, as well as its dangers.
July 5, 1999Sound of the Duck Billed Dinosaur
Could a crest on top of a dinosaur’s head have functioned as a sound-producing chamber?
July 2, 1999DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Simulation
Where did dinosaurs fit into the prehistoric soundscape?
July 1, 1999DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Finding Clues
In trying to recreate an ancient sound, scientists rely on the fossilized remains of dinosaurs.