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
- 1777
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Quats - Effects on Humans
A widely used category of chemical substances is coming under scrutiny for possibly having harmful side-effects. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Mon 22 Feb 2016
Quats
There's evidence that a chemical compound found in many home cleaning products is causing reproductive difficulties in animals in laboratory tests. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 20…
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Fri 19 Feb 2016
Nanotech Water - Solid Waste
If nanoparticles from consumer particles end up in solid wastes, what effect could that have on the environment? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Thu 18 Feb 2016
Nanotech Water - Membranes
Wastewater plants typically don't filter out pharmaceuticals from our water supply. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 17 Feb 2016
Nanotech Water - Caffeine
According to US Geological Survey, much of the fresh water in the US is contaminated by caffeine. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 16 Feb 2016
Strokes - Drugs to Prevent
Scientists are trying to develop a drug that could help stroke patients maximize whatever bypass arteries they may have. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy…
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Mon 15 Feb 2016
Strokes - Collaterals
After a stroke, a specialized network of blood vessels redirects the flow of blood in the brain. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 12 Feb 2016
Strokes - Surviving
Why is it that some patients are able to survive a stroke and others are not? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 11 Feb 2016
Owl Inspired - Dynamics of Collaboration
A group of engineers working on a problem together can turn misunderstandings and miscommunications to their advantage. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy …
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Wed 10 Feb 2016
Owl Inspired - Quieter Blade
Engineers are trying to design a quieter turbine blade inspired by the structure of an owl's wing. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Tue 09 Feb 2016
Owl Inspired - Silent Flyers
An owl's wings are designed for stealth flying. But just how the design works is still a bit of a mystery. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more info…
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Mon 08 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Better Helmets
Which is safer - a helmet made out of many thin layers or a solid piece? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 05 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Weapons of Choice
In professional football, the advent of helmets and face masks leg to unexpected problems. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 04 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Concussions
There's strong evidence that concussions can lead to a much more serious condition. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 03 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Controlling Chaos
When a football hits the ground, it's time for a little chaos. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 02 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Spin
Ever wonder why a football is shaped the way it is? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 01 Feb 2016
Science of Football - Prolate Spheroid
You can throw a prolate spheroid - aka a football - a lot further than a basketball, or an inflated pig's bladder! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for m…
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Fri 29 Jan 2016
HighTech in the Time of Cholera
Translating high-tech solutions for use in very low-tech environment. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 28 Jan 2016
Design Robotics
It's like attaching different bits to a drill, but on a whole other scale. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 27 Jan 2016
Computer Assisted Design
Custom parts? No problem. Using robots and computers, architects are developing new sets of tools and new ways of designing and constructing buildings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8…
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Tue 26 Jan 2016
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