Month: July 2003
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Bullfrogs: Menace!
Meet the bullfrog who is eating the West.
July 30, 2003Air Pollution: Solutions
Global air quality is a canopy of macro and micro economies.
July 29, 2003Air Pollution: Mexico City
In Mexico City, air pollution has been thoughtfully managed, but the city’s altitude and sunlight present a continuing challenge to scientists.
July 28, 2003Air Pollution: Global Problem
Air pollution is a quintessential globe trotter.
July 25, 2003Hurricanes: Preparation
Take heed — do not drive during a hurricane!
July 24, 2003Hurricanes – Packing a Punch
The most devastating force of a hurricane is concentrated in the rim of its eye.
July 23, 2003Vibrating Wasps: Communication
Adult wasps and their larva depend on feeding one another for the survival of all.
July 22, 2003Vibrating Wasps
A neurobiolgist has mapped the behavior of wasps by listening to their vibrations.
July 21, 2003Buddhism and Science – Inner Science
A Buddhist scholar calls for a balance between the inner and outer worlds of man.
July 18, 2003Protein Music: They’re Playing Our Song
All species make beautiful music together – literally.
July 17, 2003Protein Music: One Blood
Proteins underscore the common tune of life.
July 16, 2003Protein Music: Patterns of Life
Patterns are the basis for all things scientific and aesthetic.
July 15, 2003Weddell Seals: Calls
For Weddell seals, “every sound tells a story”.
July 14, 2003Weddell Seals: Mating
The mating game — Antarctic style.
July 11, 2003Thornbugs: Size Isn’t Everything
Big sounds come from small packages.
July 10, 2003Thornbugs: Heart Throbs
For thornbugs, a plant is “the love connection”.
July 9, 2003Thornbugs: Good Vibrations
Thornbugs have a vibrational repertoire inherent to their specific life stages.
July 8, 2003Thornbugs: Listening To
For thornbugs the medium moves the message.
July 7, 2003Weeds: Eradication
Have garden will travel.
July 4, 2003Weeds: Most Wanted
An exotic plant can be like the proverbial rotten apple.
July 3, 2003Weeds: All in the Name
What do you call a plant in the wrong place at the wrong time?
July 2, 2003Mongolia – Naadam
An 800 year old festival continues from its origin as a “boot camp.”
July 1, 2003Crete: Wedding Music
Love is in the air and so is a wealth of Cretan music.