Month: April 2004
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Sibley – Like An Oasis
Like the inhabitants of New York City, migrating birds find Central Park an oasis amidst the metropolitan landscape.
April 29, 2004Hummingbirds – Imitative Songs
Hummingbirds are tiny virtuosos of the animal kingdom.
April 28, 2004Roma – Origins
Scholars are demystifying the origins of the Roma/gypsy culture.
April 27, 2004Star Lore – Comets
For thousands of years comets have been looked upon as dire omens for the future, but these celestial phenomenon are actually messages of the past.
April 26, 2004Sibley – Language of the Birds
Correctly identifying bird sounds is similar to learning a second language.
April 23, 2004Sibley – Birdwatching 101
As any expert would tell you, the first step to bird watching, is well, finding the birds. Here are some tips.
April 22, 2004Gribbles – Solutions
Wood borers are a challenge to researchers exploring environmentally safe ways to protect submerged wooden structures.
April 21, 2004Gribbles – Importance
Gribbles are an essential “cleanup crew” for our oceans and estuaries.
April 20, 2004Attack of The Gribbles
These tiny wood-boring crustaceans have plagued man-made structures since the days of Columbus.
April 19, 2004Ventana: Spring Renewal
Every spring groups of city folk visit the Ventana wilderness of California to rediscover the natural world.
April 16, 2004Ventana: We’re Still Here
The Ohaloni Rumsin people proudly practice traditions of generations past.
April 15, 2004Ventana: Dances of Our People
A grandmother’s story inspires a young boy to seek knowledge and share wisdom about his Indian heritage.
April 14, 2004Hindukush Beekeeping – Honey Hunters
Bees dwell amidst the high cliffs of the Himalayas, producing prized honey and sustaining the local ecosystems.
April 13, 2004Hindukush Beekeeping – The Bee Project
Hindukush beekeepers benefit from the knowledge of an international bee farming project.
April 12, 2004Hindukush Beekeeping – Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous people of the Himalayan Hindukush region offer valuable knowledge to scientists studying bees.
April 9, 2004Holy Week, Greek Orthodox Easter – Conquering Death
This week, Greeks around the world celebrate one of their most important holidays of the year – Orthodox Easter.
April 8, 2004Holy Week, Greek Orthodox Easter – Bringing Light
Beautiful hymns mark the celebration of Easter at the first Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas.
April 7, 2004Ecological Footprint: Reducing Demand
Reducing our consumption of natural resources is crucial for sustaining human life on earth.
April 6, 2004Geobacter – Cleaning Up Toxic Waste
A recently discovered group of microorganisms have the ability to clean up contaminated groundwater.
April 5, 2004Geobacter – Discovery
Iron-breathing creatures on the banks of the Potomac? Stay tuned!
April 2, 2004Ecological Footprint: Overshoot
Humanity is expending the natural resources of our planet faster than they can be regenerated.
April 1, 2004Wind Turbines – Harvesting the Wind
Crop farming and energy production are compatible, as wind turbines whoosh amidst corn fields of the Midwest.