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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The World's Oldest Trickle Down Effect
Virtually everything we do to transform a landscape impacts the quality of our water.
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We're All Connected - Diseases Prove It
The wildlife of Botswana is giving scientists clues as to how to better control disease worldwide.
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Unintentionally Sharing Our Microbes With Afric...
Scientists are finding antibiotic-resistant microbes in the wildlife of Africa.
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Passing Disease Across Species
Diseases are transmitted between humans and animals in unexpected ways.
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Scorpions - Ouch!
How dangerous is a sting from a scorpion?
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Bricks, Sky and Green
An enlivening cityscape = blue + green.
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Dead Buildings
A cityscape can affect our well-being in unexpected ways.
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Prospect and Refuge
The art and science of seeing but not being seen.
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A Walk in the Park
A neuroscientist turns a stroll in the city into a meditative experience.
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Psychogeography
The ongoing dance between people and places.
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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.
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Recipe for a Hurricane
Why do so many hurricanes happen at this time of year?
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