Month: July 2013
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Science Diary: Caterpillars – Microcosm
A diverse ecoysystem can be found within the leaves of one rainforest plant.
July 30, 2013Science Diary: Caterpillars – Secrets of Finding
Signs of caterpillars are easy to spot, but how do you locate the caterpillars themselves?
July 29, 2013Science Diary: Caterpillars – Parasitoids
In Costa Rica’s banana plantations, parasitoids can keep hungry caterpillars in check.
July 26, 2013Science Diary: Caterpillars – Alien
Nature can be harsh, and in the case of caterpillar-eating parasitoids, it’s downright gruesome.
July 25, 2013Science Diary: Caterpillars – Many Types
In Costa Rica’s rainforest, the diversity of caterpillars rivals the diversity of the plants they consume.
July 24, 2013Sagebrush – Upside of Weeds
Some ranchers may be feeling a bit sheepish as they profit from invasive weeds.
July 23, 2013Sagebrush – Solutions
Scientists may have found a way to control an invasion of non-native plants in the mid-west.
July 22, 2013Sagebrush-Endangered
The ecosystem of the western United States is being threatened by invasive plants.
July 19, 2013Floyd – Dancing
On the Friday night jamboree at the Floyd Country Store, you’re invited to learn how to flatfoot and clog.
July 18, 2013Medicinal Weeds – Origins
People have used medicinal plants for centuries, but how was this knowledge first learned?
July 17, 2013Medicinal Weeds – Examples
They’re poisonous if used improperly, but in the hands of an expert, they can save lives.
July 16, 2013Ants and Caterpillars – Sound
Sound – and sweet excretions – are ingredients for harmonious behavior between ants and caterpillars.
July 15, 2013Weather Making Cities – Description
Meteorological conditions in urban areas are greatly influenced by the cityscape.
July 12, 2013Floyd – Old Time Music
Then the banjo met the violin in southern Appalachia, it gave rise to what’s now called “Old Time Music” – which in turn, morphed into Bluegrass.
July 11, 2013Slurry Technology: Air Conditioning
A type of slurry, similar to the rainbow colored variety we enjoy in slush drinks, is a futuristic element for large scale structural cooling.
July 10, 2013Science Diary: Exploring Tibet – Monsoon Politics
Climate change thousands of years ago may have changed a culture.
July 9, 2013Hurricanes – Preparation
Take heed — do not drive during a hurricane!
July 8, 2013Hurricanes – Packing a Punch
The most devastating force of a hurricane is concentrated in the rim of its eye.
July 5, 2013Floyd – Country Store
Fans of Old Time Music flock to Floyd, Virginia every Friday night for a mixture of dancing, jamming and down-home sounds.
July 4, 2013Sounds of July Fourth
We celebrate the Fourth with the sounds of fireworks, marching bands, and some memorable words from a few famous Americans.
July 3, 2013Carbon Dioxide Extinction
Will increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide lead to ocean acidification and loss of species?
July 2, 2013Natchez – Stickball
Imagine a combination of lacrosse, rugby, football and wrestling with a field as long as a mile!
July 1, 2013Natchez – Sacred Fire
We’ve all heard the expression “keep the home fires burning”. For the Natchez Indians, it was a a sacred duty.