Month: February 2002
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Amphibian Decline – New Species
Scientists are discovering new species of amphibians worldwide while the global populations of these creatures dwindle.
February 27, 2002Amphibian Decline – Habitat Loss
Proliferation of human habitat has significantly contributed to the decline of amphibian populations.
February 26, 2002Earthquakes & Pipelines – The Test
Scientists have simulated movements of earthquakes and landslides in a laboratory environment.
February 25, 2002Earthquakes & Pipelines – Pipeline Bends
Researchers work to understand how pipelines are impacted during the extreme forces of an earthquake.
February 22, 2002Earthquakes & Pipelines – Soil Liquefaction
Underground pipelines are vulnerable to the geological changes that occur during earthquakes.
February 21, 2002Aging Whales: Underwater Advantage
Life underwater may be the fountain of youth for Bowhead whales.
February 20, 2002Aging Whales: Amino Acids
Different types of amino acids give new clues to researchers studying the longevity of whales.
February 19, 2002Aging Whales: Evidence of Age
Marine researchers now have evidence that Bowhead whales may be the longest living mammals on earth.
February 18, 2002Kincentric Ecology – Breath
All of nature shares the same breath, so believe the Raramuri peoples of Mexico.
February 15, 2002Kincentric Ecology – Language
The language of the Raramuri people is interwoven with the elements of nature.
February 14, 2002Kincentric Ecology – Family
All of nature is kindred to the people of the Raramuri culture in Mexico.
February 13, 2002Bears: Birthing
For bears in hibernation, giving birth and nursing newborns is a slumberous activity.
February 12, 2002Bears: Slowing Down
Bears have unique mechanisms for self-preservation during their months of hibernation.
February 11, 2002Skating Canal: Winter Beauty
The Rideau Canal in Ottawa offers skating enthusiasts miles to glide while enjoying the beauty of winter.
February 8, 2002Skating Canal: Winter Tradition
A skating canal in Ontario has become a national symbol of winter in Canada.
February 7, 2002Soil Litter – Unidentified Species
Biology’s latest frontier is as close as your own backyard.
February 6, 2002Soil Litter – The Food Web
There’s a dense population under our feet that sustains life for us above the ground.
February 5, 2002Soil Litter – Soil As Living Skin
Soil is bio-dynamic: it has the capacity to filter pollutants and transform elements into organic matter.
February 4, 2002Soil Litter – Temperate Zones
Climatic variances and geological history determine the biological make-up of soil.
February 1, 2002Egg Hatchery: The Ultimate Egg Timer
When it comes to fulfilling orders for a hatchery, you’d better be able to count your chickens before they’re hatched.