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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Sea Levels Rise 09May18
Thirty years ago, George Woodwell warned that If the Earth's temperature continues to rise, flooding would eventually displace millions around the world. Part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration.
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Warming Warning 08May18
Everything George Woodwell spoke about three decades ago has come to pass and his advice for the future is as relevant today as when we first broadcast these programs. Part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration.
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Wolf Haven 07May18
A home for wolves that have been raised in captivity. This archival program (our first!) is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration.
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Grey Water 04May18
If it isn't drinkable, that doesn't mean it's not usable.
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We're Using It Up 03May18
In many areas, our water supply is being drained faster than it's replenished.
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Cloud Water 02May18
A large cumulous cloud weighs about the same as a 747.
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Chemicals R Us 01May18
Approximately 4000 new chemicals are registered each day.
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Hand Sanitizers Come Under Scrutiny. 30Apr18
A widely used category of chemical substances could have harmful side-effects.
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Quats
A chemical compound found in many home cleansing products could be doing more than just clean.
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Stealth Nanoparticles 26Apr18
If nanoparticles from consumer products end up in solid wastes, what effect could that have on the environment?
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Nano Membranes 25Apr18
Wastewater plants typically don't filter out pharmaceuticals from our water supply.
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Nano-Caff 24Apr18
According to the US Geological Survey, much of our fresh water is contaminated by caffeine.
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Poison Ivy Meets Citizen Science 23Apr18
Here's a way you can help track and control poison ivy.
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Preventing a Stroke 20Apr18
Designing a drug that could help stroke patients maximize whatever bypass arteries they may have.
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Stealth Vessels 19Apr18
After a stroke, a specialized network of blood vessels redirects the flow of blood in the brain.
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Surviving Strokes 18Apr18
Why is it that some patients are able to survive a stroke and others are not?
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Bad Name, Good Sign 17Apr18
Saddled with a dicey moniker, Hellbenders are indicators of a healthy water ecosystem.
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Hellbender! 16Apr18
North America's largest salamander can reach a length of two feet and weigh up to five pounds.
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Dynamics of Collaboration 13Apr18
Engineers turn misunderstandings to their advantage.
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Silent Blade 12Apr18
An owl's wing inspires the design of a quiet turbine.
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Shoreline Research in Binaural Stereo 11Apr18
An immersive glimpse of intertidal zone research.
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HAB's 10Apr18
Long term studies can help explain why we're seeing so many Harmful Algae Blooms lately.
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Secrets of Sediments 09Apr18
Burrowing crabs turn up clues to what lies beneath.
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Silent Flyers. 06Apr18
Designed for stealth flying, an owl's wing is still a bit of a mystery.
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HighTech in the Time of Cholera 05Apr18
Solutions for a low-tech environment
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