Month: July 2012
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Buddhism and Science – Inner Science
A Buddhist scholar calls for a balance between the inner and outer worlds of man.
July 30, 2012Buddhism and Science – The Observer Observed
A scholar of Indo-Tibetan culture proposes that through cultivation of the mind’s faculties, scientists can develop keener observation skills.
July 27, 2012Cell Sounds – Death
For the first time on the radio–the sound of Death!
July 26, 2012Science Diary: Underwater Discoveries – Scatter
Science Diarist Jules Jaffe is excited about discoveries made on an ocean voyage.
July 25, 2012Science Diary: Underwater Discoveries – Launch
Science Diarist Jules Jaffe launches a one-of-a kind instrument into the depths of the sea.
July 24, 2012Science Diary: Underwater Discoveries – Revelation
Shhhhh! Science Diarist Jules Jaffe wakes up in the middle of the night with a new idea.
July 23, 2012Science Diary: Underwater Discoveries – Testing
Before heading out to sea, Science Diarist Jules Jaffe does a final test of an instrument designed to reveal some of the mysteries of the deep ocean.
July 20, 2012Ospreys – Nest
In the Chesapeake bay region, migrating ospreys find an architecturally unique habitat for nesting -with some help from humans.
July 19, 2012Lobsters – Home
Welcome to the ‘hood: lobsters battle it out with their new neighbors.
July 18, 2012Lobsters – Motherhood
Imagine carrying your babies around by the thousands while swimming through rough seas. That’s life for a mother lobster.
July 17, 2012Lobsters – Courtship
From competition to cohabitation, learn a bit about lobster loving!
July 16, 2012Lobsters – Taste
Meet the gourmands of the sea.
July 13, 2012Big Bang – Silent Bang?
The ‘Big Bang’ was really more of a Big Crescendo!
July 12, 2012Big Bang – Moment After Conception
Astronomers are using information from microwaves to learn about the beginning of structures in the universe.
July 11, 2012Mongolia – Naadam
An 800 year old festival continues from its origin as a “boot camp.”
July 10, 2012Big Bang – Echoes in Space
Light energy from the Big Bang has been translated into sound waves!
July 9, 2012Big Bang – The Beginning
When the universe was born, there was more light than matter.
July 6, 2012Kaqchikel – Philosophy
In a Guatemalan school, teachers strive to educate children of their Kaqchikel heritage.
July 5, 2012Cell Sounds – Diagnostic
Well, your heart sounds good, let’s hear what your cells have to say.
July 4, 2012Astrobiology – UV Rays
The sun’s ultraviolet radiation can be harmful, but it’s been an important force in the evolution of life on Earth.
July 3, 2012Cell Sounds – Listening
What is the sound of one cell singing?
July 2, 2012Cell Sounds – Noise
“With a song in my cell?” Yes, even the building blocks of life have gotten into the act.