Month: January 2007
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Ocean Currents – Sinking Nutrient
Scientists are just beginning to understand how the dynamics of the ocean effect the life within it.
January 30, 2007Ocean Currents – Breath of Life
Did you know where half of the photosynthesis on earth takes place?
January 29, 2007If There Were No Monkeys
How do you regenerate a rainforest? First get some monkeys; nature will take care of the rest.
January 26, 2007Fire Ants – Ecological Bullies
You could say Brazilian fire ants are at the top of “America’s Most Unwanted” list.
January 25, 2007Fire Ants – Wreaking Havoc
Infestations of Brazilian fire ants in the southeastern United States are like a scenario from a sci-fi thriller.
January 24, 2007In Praise of Dungbeetles
Dung beetles of the Amazon bring new meaning to the word “recycling”.
January 23, 2007Turbulence: Gusty Wind
You’ve probably experienced the stomach-wrenching effects of turbulence – but what exactly is it?
January 22, 2007Natural Shapes – New Materials
The next generation of aircraft will not only look more like birds, but it might feel like them, too – thanks to new materials.
January 19, 2007Of Seeds, Dung, and Monkeys
Monkeys are a virtual “Garden Club” of the Amazonian rainforest.
January 18, 2007Geobacter – Origins of Life
A recently discovered group of hardy microorganisms are giving scientists clues to the evolution of life on earth.
January 17, 2007Roma – Amplified Music
Roma music is eclectic, contemporary, and loud!
January 16, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Hoping for Life
Once a brain sample is collected, it’s a race against time to keep the tissue alive long enough to record data.
January 15, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Collecting a Sample
To study disorders like epilepsy, you need samples of diseased brain tissue.
January 12, 2007Geobacter – Electricity From Mud
A recently discovered group of microorganisms have the ability to clean up contaminated groundwater.
January 11, 2007Hummingbirds – Brain Structure
The brain structure of hummingbirds has given researchers something to think about.
January 10, 2007Star Lore – Planets and Kings
Throughout history, mortals have projected their earthly beliefs onto the sky.
January 9, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Understanding Epilepsy
When a group of neurons are overactive, it causes a seizure. By learning more about how neurons work, John Beggs hopes to find a cure for disorders such as epilepsy.
January 8, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Chattering Neurons
Hearing a friend’s voice from across a crowded room is nothing impressive, but how about recognizing the signal of a single neuron?
January 5, 2007Blue Whales
They dominate the ocean’s soundscape with a pitch perfect trans-oceanic call.
January 4, 2007Roma – Census
For Roma, census-taking is not just a matter of counting heads.
January 3, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Avalanche!
How do brain cells network? Think avalanches and the game of ‘telephone.’
January 2, 2007Science Diary: Frontiers of the Brain – Glitch
Analyzing the workings of the human brain is difficult enough when everything works as it should. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn’t.
January 1, 2007Hawaiian-Japanese New Year – Food
For one listener who grew up in Hawaii, New Year’s day always meant a feast of traditional Japanese foods.