March 31, 2000

Ancient Flute: Purpose

Scientists who uncovered an ancient flute in China are left wondering about its intended use.

March 30, 2000

Ancient Flute: Discovered

Archeologists in China may have discovered one of the oldest playable instruments in the world.

March 29, 2000

BLOOD PROTEIN FROM PLANTS: Growing

Scientists are turning to a genetically-modified tobacco plant to solve a lingering medical problem.

March 28, 2000

BLOOD PROTEIN FROM PLANTS: Tobacco

Scientists may have found a cheap and safe treatment for people with blood clotting disorders.

March 27, 2000

MOOSE: Calves

Come Spring, young moose are at the top of many predators menus.

March 24, 2000

MOOSE: Underwater Eating

After a long winter, moose often have to take a plunge to find sustenance.

March 23, 2000

BUSO: Festival

Before celebrating the spring, some people in southern Hungary first take a couple days to scare off winter.

March 22, 2000

SUGARING TIME: Sap to Syrup

Find out how to make maple syrup out of a whole lot of sap.

March 21, 2000

SUGARING TIME: In Iowa?

When you think maple syrup, Iowa may not be the first place that comes to mind.

March 20, 2000

GRAFTING SEASON: Seasonal

For apple tree growers, there’s a brief period of time between winter and spring upon which their whole future crop depends.

March 17, 2000

GRAFTING SEASON: Technique

For some farmers, grafting is the best way to ensure that their favorite crops come back year after year.

March 16, 2000

GRAFTING SEASON: Varieties

Long before biotechnology, farmers have sought ways to bring predictability to their ever-changing crops.

March 15, 2000

BUZZARDS: Legend

The annual buzzard migration to Hinkley, Ohio may have started with a near two hundred year old massacre.

March 14, 2000

NORUZ: Like Halloween

For some, the events surrounding the Persian New Year seem almost like a blend of Halloween and the Fourth of July.

March 13, 2000

BUZZARDS: Return

For the town of Hinkley, Ohio, the annual return of a flock of buzzards signifies the return of Spring.

March 10, 2000

Omizutori: Legend

The divine fountain at the Todai Temple is the heart of the Japanese Omizutori ceremony.

March 9, 2000

Omizutori: Spectacle

At the Todai Temple in Japan, monks are getting ready for their annual water drawing ceremony.

March 8, 2000

LISTENING TO RAINDROPS

Scientists are tuning in to the sounds of raindrops to learn more about the workings of our climate.

March 7, 2000

MARDI GRAS: Parade

Get ready for Mardi Gras in New Orleans again, with its gala balls and wild parades.

March 6, 2000

MARDI GRAS: Traditions

Join one of our listeners for a behind the scenes glimpse of an infamous southern celebration.

March 3, 2000

SHEEP SHEARING-Bladecraft

Hand-shearing a sheep keeps the sheep safe from the elements, but it’s a challenge for the shearer.

March 2, 2000

SHEEP SHEARING-A Blindfold Haircut

Shearing a sheep is a matter of knowing the contours of the animal like the back of your hand.

March 1, 2000

CHIMPS-Emotions

When it comes to emotions chimpanzees express themselves mostly in sound.