Month: October 2002
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Caterpillars: Another Book in the Library
Caterpillars are part of a living library, rich in information about biodegradation.
October 30, 2002Caterpillars: And Coffee
What do coffee, caterpillars, and water purity have in common?
October 29, 2002Curling: A Most Social Game
The skillful game of curling calls for a high level of sporting etiquette.
October 28, 2002Curling: History in Stone
What originated as a 17th century Scottish game of sliding rocks around on ice is now an international Olympic sport.
October 25, 2002Curling: Intro
What does a 42 pound granite stone have in common with the game of chess?
October 24, 2002Dingo: All in the Family
Dingoes are wild dogs with a surprisingly tight knit family structure.
October 23, 2002Dingo: Hybrid Dog
In Australia, pure bred dingoes are becoming extinct.
October 22, 2002Dingo: Wild Dog of Australia
For thousands of years, dingoes have been pets on two continents. Today, their proliferation is causing havoc in Australia.
October 21, 2002Caterpillars: Hamburger to the World
Caterpillars are prolific providers of food to divergent species, in a rather unconventional way.
October 18, 2002Owl Feathers: Hearing
Its asymmetric ears and surrounding facial feathers enable and owl to receive sound much like a satellite dish.
October 17, 2002Owl Feathers: Mechanics of Silent Flight
A raptor biologist reveals the uncanny resources of an owl’s stealthy flight.
October 16, 2002Owl Feathers: Nocturnal
The silent flight of the nocturnal owl aids its ability to catch prey at night.
October 15, 2002Caterpillars: Unknown
One of the world’s most familiar and prevalent creatures is one we know least about.
October 14, 2002Fall Leaves: Recipe For a Rainbow
Nucleotides, sunny days, cool nights and soil Ph are some ingredients of the arboreal recipe for a terrestrial rainbow.
October 11, 2002Fall Leaves: Family Tree
Genetic coding of individual leaves make for the resplendent beauty of Fall foliage.
October 10, 2002Chili Roasting: Technique
During the months of New Mexico’s chili harvest, the people of Santa Fe share a common pride in diverse cooking techniques of their beloved peppers.
October 9, 2002Chili Roasting: Firey Tradition
In late summer, the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico are filled with local ranchers, propane roasters and chili pepper enthusiasts.
October 8, 2002Fall Leaves: Brilliant Survival
A magnificent display of autumnal leaves is nature’s cue that trees are preparing for the winter ahead.
October 7, 2002Cultural Forest
In northeastern Thailand, scientists are learning lessons from indigenous people on how to manage the endangered forest ecosystem.
October 4, 2002Africa: Surma Stick
Stick fighting among the Surma tribe of Africa is fierce and violent. But they do it in the name of love.
October 3, 2002Africa Ceremonies: Surma Thumb Piano
The Surma people of Ethiopia celebrate courtship season with exotic body painting and music played on thumb pianos.
October 2, 2002Damselfish: The Tune of a Fish
Snaps and clicks are all part of a male damselfish’s elaborate courting ritual.
October 1, 2002Mushrooms: Web
Fungi come in some surprising shapes and sizes.