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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 Ubiquitous White Powder Jan 22, 2019

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What do toothpaste, powdered donuts and sunscreen all have in common?

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Behind the Dream Jan 21, 2019

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The surprising backstory of Martin Luther King's most famous speech.

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Thaipusam - Destroying Your Illusions Jan 18, 2019

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The holiday of Thaipusam celebrates the victory of a Hindu god over a hyper-ambitious human devotee.

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Body Piercing With a Teardrop Blade Jan 17, 2019

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In the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, worshippers may pierce their cheeks with the rounded blade known as the Vel.

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Nano Sensors Jan 16, 2019

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Green light = ripe pear!

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Managing Forests for Fires Jan 15, 2019

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Proscribed burns have an impact on the amount of toxic particles released in the smoke of a wildfire.

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Toxic Smoke, Deadly Particles Jan 14, 2019

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The effects of a wildfire can last long after the fires have burned.

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Silvesterklausen Jan 11, 2019

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Giant bells, elaborate costumes, and beautiful yodels: it's New Year's Eve in Urnäsch, Switzerland.

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Cloak of Invisibility Jan 10, 2019

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Sometimes there's a fine line between science and fiction.

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Nano Clean Jan 09, 2019

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Inspired by the fine structure of cicada wings, nano-sized spikes actually impale bacteria.

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