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	Pulse of the Planet Podcasts
	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. © Copyright 2006 Jim Metzner Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Ice: Comets

To find the source of life on earth, some say we should look to the skies.

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: SETI - Broadcasting

Talking with E.T. is truly a long-distance call.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: SETI - Math Speak

Aliens might not speak English or Chinese, but they may very well be fluent in math.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Tide Pools - Fragile Ecosystem

Mussels, anemones and other residents of the intertidal zone may seem hardy, but they're sensitive to human disturbances.

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Bush Meat: Forestry

The progression of logging and road-building within tropical forests has contributed to the harvesting of animals for human consumption.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Bush Meat: Intro

Due to the trade of wild animal meat, much of the fauna in the world's forests are being wiped out.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Skateboard - Violin

Like a fine wine, a skateboard can improve with age. The catch? Don't ride it!

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Skateboard - Waffled

A skateboard manufacturer has found added strength in a corrugated wood design.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Methane: From Cows

Cow manure is now being used as a source for electricity.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Wolves and Moose - Antlers

They're the largest antlered animal in the world and a lot faster that you'd expect them to be.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Skateboard - Wood

Skateboards are built using layers of Maple wood from the Great Lakes region.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Skateboard - Ollie

Skateboarding tricks begin with a basic trick called the Ollie.

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Skateboard - Skateboard 101

Want to make a skateboard? Want to ride one? Here are some basics.

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Hydropower: Learning from Beavers

Beaver dams have inspired scientists to rethink their approach to hydropower.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Hydropower: Challenged

With both humans and fish being adversely effected by conventional dams, a scientist has taken a fresh look at hydropower design.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Synthetic Fragrances- Potential Danger

Could chemicals found in synthetic fragrances compromise an organism's ability to defend itself from toxic substances?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

KSC: Flavor - Mint

If you're a flavor chemist, peppermint gum can suggest lots of different flavors.

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Kids' Science Challenge: Flavor - Animal Derived

Beef and pork may not be listed in a candy's ingredients, but they're often used.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Synthetic Fragrances -More Than Just a Pretty Smell?

Artificial fragrances are finding their way into marine ecosystems.

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Lutefisk

A strong tasting fish has maintained its stature in the heritage of Scandinavian culture.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Science Diary: Caterpillars - Sonorous

How does a caterpillar in distress solicit helpful ants? It screams like one.

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Science Diary: Caterpillars - Process

Finding caterpillars is hard enough. But science calls for cataloguing and evaluating them, too.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Science Diary: Mims - Heat Island

If you can't take the heat, get out of the city!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Cone Shells-Medical Uses

Some of the deadliest venoms on the planet are being to create life-saving drugs.

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Cone Shells-Fascination

When it comes to studying these deadly gastropods, their beauty and the sheer number and complexity of their venoms keep scientists enthralled.

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Science Diary: Flavor - Layers of Flavor

For flavor chemists, designing long-lasting chewing gum flavors is a high tech process.

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Science Diary: Caterpillars - Frass Thrower

For some caterpillars, self-defense can be a real crapshoot!

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Science Diary: Caterpillars - Cryptic

Caterpillars are a tasty temptation for quite a few predators and they have evolved a suite of feisty protective measures.

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Particle Physics: Antimatter

In the particle accelerator at Cornell University, they're simulating the creation of the universe on a very small scale.

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Particle Physics: Smallest

With the help of a particle accelerator, scientists are hoping to learn about the creation of the universe.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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