Month: July 2004
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Pantanal – Listening to Jaguars
In the Pantanal (wetlands) region of Brazil, the top predator could be the next big tourist attraction.
July 29, 2004Kaqchikel – Philosophy
In a Guatemalan school, teachers strive to educate children of their Kaqchikel heritage.
July 28, 2004The Lobster’s Violin: Why They Do It
Spiny lobsters are particularly vulnerable during their molting stage, but uniquely equipped to ward off predators with a deafening sound.
July 27, 2004Seed Dispersal – Lemurs
Which animals plants use to disperse their seeds affects what the fruits of the plant look and smell like
July 26, 2004Pantanal – Calling Jaguars
Natural clues and gimmickry are all in a days work for studying jaguars in the wild.
July 23, 2004Bread: Lightness of Being
Microorganisms and slinky like coils of protein – it’s all in the chemistry of bread making.
July 22, 2004Seed Dispersal – Animals
Why using animals to disperse their seeds is a good strategy for many plants.
July 21, 2004Kaqchikel – Musician
For a Guatemalan school teacher, playing music was his destiny.
July 20, 2004Earthquake Prediction- INSAR
Find out about a new technology that could be used to track the movements of the Earth and greatly improve our understanding of the Earth’s dynamics.
July 19, 2004The Lobster’s Violin: What It’s for
The spiny lobster has a unique “home alarm system”.
July 16, 2004Seed Dispersal – 101
What are the different strategies plants use to spread their seeds around?
July 15, 2004Kaqchikel: Wedding
In Kaqchikel tradition, a wedding is a progressive event – starting at the home of the groom.
July 14, 2004Earthquake Prediction- Art or Science?
Hear about how people have tried to predict earthquakes.
July 13, 2004Bread: Primordial
What do you know about one of mankind’s oldest staples?
July 12, 2004Climate Change and Extinction
Find out how global climate change will likely affect the distribution and survival of many plant and animal species.
July 9, 2004Lisbon Festival
Citywide parties, music, and parades – it’s a month of merrymaking in the city of Lisbon.
July 8, 2004Earthquakes – 101
Learn where earthquakes happen and hear a description of the Earth’s constantly moving crust.
July 7, 2004The Lobster’s Violin: How It’s Done
Find out what a spiny lobster and a Stradivarius have in common.
July 6, 2004Madagascar- Masoala National Park, Diversity of
Masoala National Park in Madagascar is a small piece of paradise and an important home to many plant and animal species.
July 5, 2004Corn: Cooking
The annual Corn Festival of San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico, celebrates the diverse uses of this important crop.
July 2, 2004Deep Ocean: High Pressure Trap
A marine biologist is attempting to do what has never been done before- catch live fish at ocean depths of over 5000 feet and study their behavior in a laboratory.
July 1, 2004Corn: Monoculture
Fewer varieties of corn threatens the heritage of a Mesoamerican culture.