Month: March 2000
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Ancient Flute: Purpose
Scientists who uncovered an ancient flute in China are left wondering about its intended use.
March 30, 2000Ancient Flute: Discovered
Archeologists in China may have discovered one of the oldest playable instruments in the world.
March 29, 2000BLOOD PROTEIN FROM PLANTS: Growing
Scientists are turning to a genetically-modified tobacco plant to solve a lingering medical problem.
March 28, 2000BLOOD PROTEIN FROM PLANTS: Tobacco
Scientists may have found a cheap and safe treatment for people with blood clotting disorders.
March 27, 2000MOOSE: Calves
Come Spring, young moose are at the top of many predators menus.
March 24, 2000MOOSE: Underwater Eating
After a long winter, moose often have to take a plunge to find sustenance.
March 23, 2000BUSO: Festival
Before celebrating the spring, some people in southern Hungary first take a couple days to scare off winter.
March 22, 2000SUGARING TIME: Sap to Syrup
Find out how to make maple syrup out of a whole lot of sap.
March 21, 2000SUGARING TIME: In Iowa?
When you think maple syrup, Iowa may not be the first place that comes to mind.
March 20, 2000GRAFTING 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, 2000GRAFTING SEASON: Technique
For some farmers, grafting is the best way to ensure that their favorite crops come back year after year.
March 16, 2000GRAFTING SEASON: Varieties
Long before biotechnology, farmers have sought ways to bring predictability to their ever-changing crops.
March 15, 2000BUZZARDS: Legend
The annual buzzard migration to Hinkley, Ohio may have started with a near two hundred year old massacre.
March 14, 2000NORUZ: 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, 2000BUZZARDS: Return
For the town of Hinkley, Ohio, the annual return of a flock of buzzards signifies the return of Spring.
March 10, 2000Omizutori: Legend
The divine fountain at the Todai Temple is the heart of the Japanese Omizutori ceremony.
March 9, 2000Omizutori: Spectacle
At the Todai Temple in Japan, monks are getting ready for their annual water drawing ceremony.
March 8, 2000LISTENING TO RAINDROPS
Scientists are tuning in to the sounds of raindrops to learn more about the workings of our climate.
March 7, 2000MARDI GRAS: Parade
Get ready for Mardi Gras in New Orleans again, with its gala balls and wild parades.
March 6, 2000MARDI GRAS: Traditions
Join one of our listeners for a behind the scenes glimpse of an infamous southern celebration.
March 3, 2000SHEEP SHEARING-Bladecraft
Hand-shearing a sheep keeps the sheep safe from the elements, but it’s a challenge for the shearer.
March 2, 2000SHEEP 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, 2000CHIMPS-Emotions
When it comes to emotions chimpanzees express themselves mostly in sound.