Month: March 2007
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Science Diary: Healthy Ocean- Frothing Waters
Dolphins have learned to flee from tuna fishing boats.
March 29, 2007Fire Ants – The Problem With the Solution
In attempting biological controls we may be unknowingly shifting an ecological balance.
March 28, 2007Deep Ocean: Hot Spots
Hear about three very different kinds of deep-sea communities and what causes them to form.
March 27, 2007Ocean Currents: Diatoms
These tiny plants are helping scientists trace the flow of ocean currents worldwide.
March 26, 2007Science Diary: Healthy Ocean- What’s in a Can of Tuna?
What’s the biological impact of eating a tuna fish sandwich?
March 23, 2007Noruz: Triumph of Tradition
Although the government of Iran tried to suppress it, the venerable holiday of Noruz continues to be one of that nation’s most popular celebrations.
March 22, 2007Noruz: Customs
Noruz means “new day” and it’s celebrated with new clothes, gift-giving and bonfires.
March 21, 2007Noruz
The first day of spring marks the start of an ancient holiday.
March 20, 2007Hypersonic Aircraft – Ram Jets
A Scramjet may sound like something out of a comic book, but it’s the key to the next leap in aircraft technology.
March 19, 2007Science Diary: Lemurs of Madagascar – Leaping Lemurs!
What happens when there’s a gap in the “treetop highway” of Madagascar’s rainforest?
March 16, 2007Fire Ants – The Phorid Fly
Ecologists are looking to a parasitic fly as a natural means of controlling Brazilian fire ants.
March 15, 2007Fire Ants – A Mound of Trouble
Brazilian fire ants are challenging to control because of their adaptability and their web of chemo-communication.
March 14, 2007Hypersonic Aircraft: Redefining Speed
What’s faster than fast? How about aircraft that can travel a mile a second? Welcome to the world of hypersonics!
March 13, 2007Ice – An Amazing Substance
We explore some of the secrets behind ice’s unusual properties.
March 12, 2007Science Diary: Lemurs of Madagascar – Seed Tales
What lemurs eat and how they eat it impacts not only the lemurs, but also the trees.
March 9, 2007Science Diary: Lemurs of Madagascar – Watch Close!
How do you study lemurs eating their lunch at the top of a tree? With patience and very keen eyes!
March 8, 2007Science Diary: Lemurs of Madagascar – Night Hunt
Shh! We’re in the rainforests of Madagascar looking for nocturnal lemurs.
March 7, 2007Deep Ocean: Intro
You don’t need to travel to another planet to explore the unknown- 95% of our oceans remains unexplored. Join us as we learn about the deep sea, an environment of extremes.
March 6, 2007Phagwah: Parade
In Queens, a festival takes place at the time of the full moon every March. Participants celebrate with “call and response” style singing, and the playing of indigenous drums and cymbals.
March 5, 2007Phagwah: Powder
In an Indo-Caribbean community an ancient festival of spring is celebrated with colored baby powder.
March 2, 2007Seasonal Backyard Science – Every Tree Tells A Story
Examining a fallen tree can reveal a lot about the animals that have used it.
March 1, 2007Ice – Organic Antifreeze
How do small creatures make it through the brutal winter months?