Month: October 2019
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Scorpions 101
They walked the earth before the dinosaurs.
October 29, 2019You Can’t Buy Peace of Mind
The Hindu goddess of good fortune is worshipped during a celebration of light.
October 21, 2019It’s the Flies
Understanding the dynamics of a killer disease is a complex challenge, particularly in developing nations.
October 18, 2019The World’s Oldest Trickle Down Effect
Virtually everything we do to transform a landscape impacts the quality of our water.
October 17, 2019We’re All Connected – Diseases Prove It
The wildlife of Botswana is giving scientists clues as to how to better control disease worldwide.
October 16, 2019Unintentionally Sharing Our Microbes With African Wildlife
Scientists are finding antibiotic-resistant microbes in the wildlife of Africa.
October 15, 2019Passing Disease Across Species
Diseases are transmitted between humans and animals in unexpected ways.
October 14, 2019Scorpions – Ouch!
How dangerous is a sting from a scorpion?
October 11, 2019Bricks, Sky and Green
An enlivening cityscape = blue + green.
October 10, 2019Dead Buildings
A cityscape can affect our well-being in unexpected ways.
October 9, 2019Prospect and Refuge
The art and science of seeing but not being seen.
October 8, 2019A Walk in the Park
A neuroscientist turns a stroll in the city into a meditative experience.
October 7, 2019Psychogeography
The ongoing dance between people and places.
October 4, 2019Legendary Lovers
The origin of the Berber marriage festival lies in a story of doomed romance.
October 3, 2019And You Thought Your Wedding Was Huge
Courtship can happen anytime, but according to tradition, marriages among Moroccan Berbers often take place this week.