Month: February 2009
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Science Diary: Kilauea – Pistons
Want to know the dimensions of a volcano’s interior? Use an audio tape measure.
February 26, 2009Science Diary: Kilauea – Vitals
By comparing low-frequency audio recordings with seismologic data, scientists are trying to get a handle on Kilauea’s goings-on.
February 25, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: The Song
In Basile, LA, when a band of masked Mardi Gras revelers comes to your door, here’s the song they’ll likely be singing.
February 24, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: Tickling
There are many ways to celebrate Mardi Gras. In the rural Cajun communities of south Louisiana, it’s organized mayhem.
February 23, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: Elton Run
Most of us know about Mardi Gras from the famous festivities in New Orleans. But in rural Louisiana , Cajuns celebrate the holiday in a style all their own.
February 20, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: In Disguise
As Cajuns in Louisiana celebrate Mardi Gras this week, revelers disguise themselves and beg for food and money from their neighbors, to support a communal gumbo.
February 19, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: Feast
Mardi Gras is a holiday with its roots in ancient European traditions. There are good reasons why it happens at this time of year.
February 18, 2009Cajun Mardi Gras: Biggest Day
When dozens of people in bright costumes, masks and pointy hats are riding around in flatbed trucks raising a ruckus, you can bet you’re in Cajun Louisiana for Mardi Gras.
February 17, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Skateboards – Envirofriendly pt. 2
Water based inks and recycled glass are part of the recipe for a greener skateboard.
February 16, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Skateboards – Envirofriendly pt. 1
Skateboard manufacturing may not truly be “earth friendly,” but engineer Michael Bream looks for ways to lessen his company’s impact.
February 13, 2009Big Trees: To Be A Champion
Who knows, you may have a Champion Class tree in your yard!
February 12, 2009Tully Ice Harvest: History
These days, if you want ice, you just go to the freezer and get it. But some folks remember when ice was delivered door to door in huge blocks.
February 11, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Drake – Language Barrier
Monitoring our radio broadcasts? Even if extraterrestrials learn to speak English, they’ll likely be using an ancient version of the language.
February 10, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Drake – Drake Equation
What exactly should we be looking for in our search for extraterrestrials?
February 9, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Drake – Why We Search
For decades we’ve been searching for extraterrestrials, but why?
February 6, 2009Tully Ice Harvest : Cutting
At an annual festival in upstate New York, they cut blocks of ice out of a frozen lake and pack them in sawdust. In the summer, they’ll use the ice to make homemade ice cream.
February 5, 2009Tully Ice Harvest: Prepare
Every year at this time, folks in Tully, New York, harvest ice out of a frozen lake the old-fashioned way, with horsepower and antique tools.
February 4, 2009Kids’ Science Challenge: Drake – Pioneer
When it comes to extraterrestrial intelligence, Frank Drake is something of a legend.
February 3, 2009Science Diary: Monkeys – Spider Rehab
You can train a monkey to shake hands, but can you retrain it to survive in the jungle?
February 2, 2009Science Diary: Monkeys – Social Dramas
It may not be Days of Our Lives, but observing the behavior of Capuchin monkeys is a lot like watching the daily soaps.