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.
826
Cell Songs
Yes, even the building blocks of life have gotten into the act.
2 min
827
It's the Flies
Understanding the dynamics of a killer disease is a complex challenge, particularly in developing nations.
2 min
828
The World's Oldest Trickle Down Effect
Virtually everything we do to transform a landscape impacts the quality of our water.
2 min
829
We're All Connected - Diseases Prove It
The wildlife of Botswana is giving scientists clues as to how to better control disease worldwide.
2 min
830
Unintentionally Sharing Our Microbes With Afric...
Scientists are finding antibiotic-resistant microbes in the wildlife of Africa.
2 min
831
Passing Disease Across Species
Diseases are transmitted between humans and animals in unexpected ways.
2 min
832
Scorpions - Ouch!
How dangerous is a sting from a scorpion?
2 min
833
Bricks, Sky and Green
An enlivening cityscape = blue + green.
2 min
834
Dead Buildings
A cityscape can affect our well-being in unexpected ways.
3 min
835
Prospect and Refuge
The art and science of seeing but not being seen.
2 min
836
A Walk in the Park
A neuroscientist turns a stroll in the city into a meditative experience.
2 min
837
Psychogeography
The ongoing dance between people and places.
2 min
838
Legendary Lovers
The origin of the Berber marriage festival lies in a story of doomed romance.
2 min
839
And You Thought Your Wedding Was Huge
Courtship can happen anytime, but according to tradition, marriages among Moroccan Berbers often take place this week.
2 min
840
Casting Off Our Misdeeds
This ancient Jewish New Year's tradition is an exercise in shedding the spiritual debris of the past year.
2 min
841
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.
2 min
842
High Holy Days
The week following Rosh Hashanah is when Jews repent for their transgressions of the previous year.
2 min
843
Red Tailed Hawks on the Move
This month, hawks are starting their migrations south.
2 min
844
Care and Feeding of a Pet Cricket
Some tips on catching and keeping singing insects in a temporary home.
2 min
845
Insect Palaces
The Japanese traditionally put great care into the care of insect pets.
2 min
846
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.
2 min
847
If a Jewel of Dew Could Sing..
The sound of the Bell Cricket has a special place in Japanese culture.
2 min
848
A Tradition of Listening
Insect song has been an important part of Japanese culture for centuries.
1 min
849
Cider Time
A brief history of apple nectar!
2 min
850
A Look Inside the Eye
What's it like to fly right into a hurricane?
2 min