Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim ...
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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Legendary Lovers
The origin of the Berber marriage festival lies in a story of doomed romance.
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And You Thought Your Wedding Was Huge
Courtship can happen anytime, but according to tradition, marriages among Moroccan Berbers often take place this week.
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Casting Off Our Misdeeds
This ancient Jewish New Year's tradition is an exercise in shedding the spiritual debris of the past year.
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A Blast of the Ram's Horn
The call of the Shofar marks the start of the Jewish New Year and reminds observers to look inward.
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High Holy Days
The week following Rosh Hashanah is when Jews repent for their transgressions of the previous year.
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Red Tailed Hawks on the Move
This month, hawks are starting their migrations south.
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Care and Feeding of a Pet Cricket
Some tips on catching and keeping singing insects in a temporary home.
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Insect Palaces
The Japanese traditionally put great care into the care of insect pets.
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Slow Down and Open Your Windows
By opening our minds and ears to the rich world of insects, we may discover a new dimension of nature.
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If a Jewel of Dew Could Sing..
The sound of the Bell Cricket has a special place in Japanese culture.
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A Tradition of Listening
Insect song has been an important part of Japanese culture for centuries.
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Cider Time
A brief history of apple nectar!
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A Look Inside the Eye
What's it like to fly right into a hurricane?
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Predicting the Big Ones
Scientists are starting to understand how to forecast hurricane activity -- even years in advance.
2 min
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Recipe for a Hurricane
Why do so many hurricanes happen at this time of year?
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Stellar Sea Lions Prepare
In Alaska's autumn, stellar sea lions are preparing for the winter.
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817
Marriage, Berber Style
Sights and sounds at an annual festival in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
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Time Capsule of an Ancient Practice
In the rituals performed by the Coptic Church, a Christian denomination with roots in Egypt, little has changed in eighteen hundred years.
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Black Gold
The harvest season provides a great source of material for composting.
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Honoring Young Women in a Ceremonial Dance
Apache girls reaching maturity are honored with the festival of the Sunrise Dance, in which they dance for hours a day to the rhythms and teachings of over 100 songs.
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A Ritual of Endurance
A test of an Apache girl's fortitude and discipline, and a celebration of her womanhood.
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Festival of St. Lazarus
In the Brazilian state of Bahia, St. Lazarus day is a celebration that blends European and African heritages.
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Watch a Launch at the Cape
Witness a genuine E Ticket ride - into space!
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From Slot Machines to Geiger Counters
They used to stand on the rooftops of the casinos and watch the mushroom clouds.
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Statues of Wonderland
Alice merits two statues in the park, and the caterpillar gets a make-over!
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