July 30, 1999

BORNEO- Hornbill

An elaborate Indonesian death ritual takes its cues from the mating habits of the Hornbill bird.

July 29, 1999

BORNEO- Ritual Chant

A spiritual chant guides the souls of the dead to the supernatural world.

July 28, 1999

BORNEO- Death Ritual

In Borneo, a ritual called Tiwah honors the bones and the soul of the deceased.

July 27, 1999

RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- Listening to Biodiversity

Sometimes, biodiversity is more easily heard than seen.

July 26, 1999

RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- Ant Thrush

An unfamiliar sound in the rainforest led the way to an important scientific discovery.

July 23, 1999

RAPID ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Rapid Assessment Teams conduct wildlife evaluations –rapidly.

July 22, 1999

TIGER MOTH- Arms Race

Evolution in action: a scene from the ongoing battle between moths and bats.

July 21, 1999

TIGER MOTH- Cry

Tiger moths may use sound to defend themselves from bats.

July 20, 1999

TIGER MOTH- Mating

Mating Tiger moths woo their partners with a series of clicking sounds.

July 19, 1999

CAPE COD CLAMMER

This month is clamming season in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

July 16, 1999

DEEP SPACE I- Ion Drive

A new solar propulsion technology gives NASA scientists the ability to asteroid hop.

July 15, 1999

DEEP SPACE I- Asteroid

This month, NASA’s Deep Space I will have a close encounter with an asteroid.

July 14, 1999

INDIA- Conservation

In southeast Asia, religious traditions have long saved animals from extinction.

July 13, 1999

INDIA- Ganges

India’s revered Ganges River has become increasingly polluted.

July 12, 1999

INDIA- Monsoon

The call of the peacock heralds the start of the Indian monsoon season.

July 9, 1999

Listener Initiative

Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.

July 8, 1999

SPADEFOOT TOAD- Call Rate

When it comes to choosing a mate, female Spadefoot toads don’t always go for the best vocalizers.

July 7, 1999

VOLCANOES- Dynamics

Don’t understand volcanoes? Consider a bottle of seltzer water.

July 6, 1999

VOLCANOES- In their Shadow

Living in the shadow of an active volcano has its benefits, as well as its dangers.

July 5, 1999

Sound of the Duck Billed Dinosaur

Could a crest on top of a dinosaur’s head have functioned as a sound-producing chamber?

July 2, 1999

DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Simulation

Where did dinosaurs fit into the prehistoric soundscape?

July 1, 1999

DINOSAUR SOUNDS- Finding Clues

In trying to recreate an ancient sound, scientists rely on the fossilized remains of dinosaurs.