Month: November 2012
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Patagonia Penguins – Raising Chicks
For Patagonian penguins, parenting requires manic intensity to insure survival of their chicks.
November 29, 2012Patagonia Penguins – Adapting to Survive
Penguins have adapted to the harsh conditions of Patagonia where they flourish as adept ocean dwellers.
November 28, 2012Patagonia Penguins – Life Histories
Patagonia is home to over one million penguins who spend much of their lives on the surface of the ocean.
November 27, 2012Mosses of Cape Horn – World’s Most Versatile Plant?
Traditional uses of mosses reveal some of their remarkable qualities.
November 26, 2012Mosses of Cape Horn – Just Add Water
Meet one of the masters of suspended animation.
November 23, 2012Mosses of Cape Horn – Research on the Edge
Researchers brave the wild conditions of Tierra del Fuego to learn more about mosses.
November 22, 2012Thanksgiving – Foods
The first Thanksgiving probably bore the markings of a traditional American Indian meal.
November 21, 2012Persimmon Harvest
An annual harvest of wild persimmons has been a lifelong tradition for Carrie Hamby.
November 20, 2012Spice Cabinet – Medicine Cabinet
Climate has had a distinct influence on the spices used in regional cuisine and their efficacy.
November 19, 2012South Asian Vultures – Nature’s Undertakers
The vultures of South Asia play a crucial role in their local ecosystem.
November 16, 2012Barry Commoner – Preventing Pollution
Scientist Barry Commoner tells us what it will take to truly reverse pollution.
November 15, 2012Diwali – Goddess of Good Fortune
The Hindu goddess of good fortune is worshipped during a ceremony of light and chanting, for blessings of spiritual wealth and enlightenment.
November 14, 2012Diwali – Bathing the Gods
Divine statues are bathed with milk, honey, and other symbolic offerings during the Hindu celebration of Diwali.
November 13, 2012Diwali
Diwali is a luminous celebration of enlightenment.
November 12, 2012E.O. Wilson – Electric Fish
A surprising explanation on how a unique kind of fish communicates and captures their prey.
November 9, 2012E.O. Wilson – Future of Science
Advanced scientific discoveries in the 21st century are addressing philosophical questions of centuries past.
November 8, 2012E.O. Wilson – Ant Communication
A variety of chemical exchanges enable ants to navigate their world and coordinate their activities.
November 7, 2012E.O. Wilson – Chemical Signals
Chemical secretions bring a new meaning to the science of insect communication.
November 6, 2012E.O. Wilson – The Mark of Science
Science is rooted in discovery, deepening our knowledge of the physical world, and enriching the human experience.
November 5, 2012Barry Commoner – Ecosphere and Technosphere
The late Barry Commoner shares his insights on balancing science and nature.
November 2, 2012Day of the Dead – Preparations
How do you prepare for a feast with the Dead? We look to Mexicos Day of the Dead for a solution.
November 1, 2012Day of the Dead
In early November, many Mexicans visit their departed loved ones, and celebrate the Day of the Dead.