Month: July 2006
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Kincentric Ecology: Yumari
The Raramuri people of Mexico honor their kinship to the earth through song and dance.
July 28, 2006Kincentric Ecology: Today
The culture of the Raramuri people is a model for a more sustainable way of life in our modern industrialized world.
July 27, 2006Invertebrates: Importance
Tiny spineless creatures are crucial to the survival of entire ecosystems.
July 26, 2006Invertebrates: The Consequence of Burning
In South Africa, researchers are finding that invertebrates are threatened by game preserve practices. This discovery could change the way that nature preserves are managed worldwide.
July 25, 2006Stripe Backed Wrens: Way Calls
Scientists are learning the intricacies of acoustical recognition through the songs of Venezuelan stripe-backed wrens.
July 24, 2006Amphibian Decline – New Species
Scientists are discovering new species of amphibians worldwide while the global populations of these creatures dwindle.
July 21, 2006Amphibian Decline – Habitat Loss
Proliferation of human habitat has significantly contributed to the decline of amphibian populations.
July 20, 2006Earthquakes & Pipelines – The Test
Scientists have simulated movements of earthquakes and landslides in a laboratory environment.
July 19, 2006Earthquakes & Pipelines – Pipeline Bends
Researchers work to understand how pipelines are impacted during the extreme forces of an earthquake.
July 18, 2006Earthquakes & Pipelines – Soil Liquefaction
Underground pipelines are vulnerable to the geological changes that occur during earthquakes.
July 17, 2006Sea Shell Armor – Nacre Layer
Scientists are looking to natural structures and materials for inspiration in building the lightweight materials of the future.
July 14, 2006Aging Whales: Underwater Advantage
Life underwater may be the fountain of youth for Bowhead whales.
July 13, 2006Aging Whales: Amino Acids
Different types of amino acids give new clues to researchers studying the longevity of whales.
July 12, 2006Lisbon Festival
Citywide parties, music, and parades – it’s a month of merrymaking in the city of Lisbon.
July 11, 2006Narwhals – Tusking
Tooth cleaning or a nuzzle? Well, maybe both! It’s the tusking behavior of the narwhal.
July 10, 2006Narwhal – Dance of a Thousand Whales
Ever been on a crowded elevator? Uncomfortable, yes, but imagine doing it with an 8 foot tusk. Welcome to the world of the narwhal.
July 7, 2006Aging Whales: Evidence of Age
Marine researchers now have evidence that Bowhead whales may be the longest living mammals on earth.
July 6, 2006Kincentric Ecology – Breath
All of nature shares the same breath, so believe the Raramuri peoples of Mexico.
July 5, 2006Corn: Cooking
The annual Corn Festival of San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico, celebrates the diverse uses of this important crop.
July 4, 2006Crows: Raven Language
Gurgles, knocks, and the sound of bells… a car on the fritz? No, it’s the unique language of the raven.
July 3, 2006Crows: More Than a “Caw”
“Caw caw” says the crow. Well, yes, but a lot more too!