Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1779
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Boston Marathon
This year's Marathon will take place in October, but its legacy lies on Patriot's Day. "It's a long way from Hopkinton to the Pru!" Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.…
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Thu 15 Apr 2021
Appalachian Spring - Poke and Ramps
Springtime brings the culinary delight of wild ramps to this Appalachian community. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 14 Apr 2021
Thingyan
In Myanmar, will the new year bring a temporary reprieve from societal taboos? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 13 Apr 2021
Edible Insects --Silkworms
Silkworm pupae, fried and served with onions, is a popular snack in some parts of China. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 12 Apr 2021
Edible Insects
Insects are an important source of protein for many societies around the world. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 09 Apr 2021
Appalachian Spring - Plant Pharmacy
In rural Appalachia, if you need to get to the drug store for something ailing you, the remedy might be found growing outside your door. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit a…
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Thu 08 Apr 2021
Long Live the Turtle
Can turtles help us live longer? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 07 Apr 2021
Pet Turtles
They make fine pets, but keeping a companion turtle may not be such a great idea. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 06 Apr 2021
New Blossom, New Music, New Year
Today's Japanese Cherry Blossom festival sounds somewhat different than it used to. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 05 Apr 2021
Cherry Blossom Fest - Old and New
In the US, the annual Cherry Blossom festival has come to include both traditional and modern Japanese art forms. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Fri 02 Apr 2021
Cherry Blossom - Spirit of the Samurai
In Japanese culture, the blossoming of the Cherry Tree represents an ancient code of honor. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 01 Apr 2021
Turtles - Havens and Hazards
Both help and harm can come from unexpected places. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 31 Mar 2021
Turtles in Trouble
Rare and protected species are poached and smuggled to Asia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 30 Mar 2021
A Most Flamboyant Display
Part of the ritual of witnessing the mating rites of prairie chickens is waking up before sunrise and finding the right location - in total darkness. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, …
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Mon 29 Mar 2021
The Great Leveler
In India, Holi heralds the coming of spring with color, mayhem and a sense of cultural solidarity. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Fri 26 Mar 2021
Dream On
Environmental ideas sometimes come from unexpected places. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 25 Mar 2021
Wild Turkeys
It's mating season for a uniquely American bird that's been brought back from the brink of extinction. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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Wed 24 Mar 2021
The Amazing Sage Grouse
The strange sounds of the male Sage Grouse are matched only by their equally unusual reproductive behavior. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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Tue 23 Mar 2021
Lock up the Priests, Don the Goat Hair
Northern Bulgaria's traditional fertility festival heralds the coming of spring. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 22 Mar 2021
Persian New Year's
Noruz means "new day" and it's celebrated with new clothes, gift-giving and bonfires. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 19 Mar 2021
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