Month: June 2016
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Climate Change – Species at Risk
Australia’s white lemuroid possum may be the world’s first mammal to go extinct via global warming.
June 29, 2016Bat Diversity – Climate Change
A belly full of bugs or pregnant? The answer could have an impact on the population levels of Malaysian bats.
June 28, 2016Climate Change – Bower Birds
In the cloudforest of Australia, Bowerbirds build elaborate homes for their mates.
June 27, 2016Climate Change – Reptile Survey
Leaping lizards! Climate change researchers count reptiles in northeastern Australia.
June 24, 2016Tundra – Clipping
Science Diarist Ted Schuur is in Alaska’s northern latitudes, using ordinary garden clippers and canning jars to conduct cutting edge climate research.
June 23, 2016Tundra – Finding a Sample
Climate change is having a significant impact on Alaska’s tundra. And as frozen soils melt, the release of carbon may have a significant impact on our climate.
June 22, 2016Climate Change – DNA
DNA from reptiles and amphibians can help researchers see how they these animals have adapted to past climate change.
June 21, 2016Climate Change – Pushed Up the Mountain
In the highlands of Australia, animals trying to escape rising temperatures may soon have no place to go.
June 20, 2016Climate Change – Extinction
Small changes in climate can have a large impact on the creatures living in Australia’s Carbine Tableland.
June 17, 2016Climate Change – Complexity
Unraveling an ecosystem to discover the effects of climate change is challenging work for Science Diarist Steve Williams.
June 16, 2016Climate Change – Cloud Stripping
Could climate change dry out a rain forest?
June 15, 2016Climate Change – Bird Count
In a cloudforest in northeastern Australia, chirping birds may provide clues about the effects of global warming.
June 14, 2016Ventana – We’re Still Here
The Ohaloni Rumsin people proudly practice traditions of generations past.
June 13, 2016Ventana: Dances of Our People
A grandmother’s story inspires a young boy to seek knowledge and share wisdom about his Indian heritage.
June 10, 2016The Bayaka – Glowing Spirits
Glowing spirits visit the Bayaka’s nighttime ceremonies.
June 9, 2016Nanotech – Worts Case Scenarios
Could nanoparticles be toxic to humans and the environment?
June 8, 2016Nanotech – Lycurgus Cup
Did fourth century Rome know about nanotechnology?
June 7, 2016Nanotech – Staying Small
If they’re going to retain their special properties, nanoparticles have to stay small!
June 6, 2016Nanotech – Think Thin
Is that a pen in your shirt pocket or the latest smartphone?
June 3, 2016Sibley – Warblers
The Holy Grail of bird watching is finding and identifying warblers, and the best month to go on this quest is May.
June 2, 2016Sibley – Drawing Birds
An accomplished avian artist continually refines his craft.
June 1, 2016The Bayaka – Boyobi
Before embarking on a hunt, the Bayaka must first convene with the spirits of the forest.