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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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Recent Guests

Marc Michel
Associate professor of geosciences and nanoscience at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Episode: Small Things, Big Challenges - Inside the World of Nanotech
Eddie Lenihan
A renowned Irish storyteller and author focused on fairy folk tales.
Self-Employed
Episode: Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day With A Story
Patsy Rider
Participant in Basile's Mardi Gras since childhood
Episode: As Long as There's Been an Earth
Poetsi Ryder
Participant in Cajun Mardi Gras
Local Community
Episode: Donnez-moi Un Petit Sou
Pozzi Ryder
A lifelong participant in Mardi Gras celebrations in Basio, Louisiana
Episode: The Biggest Day
Barry Ancelet
Professor of French and folklore at the University of Louisiana
University of Louisiana
Episode: Feast Before Fast
Greg Lowry
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: Immunizing Plants
David Marvin
Runs Butternut Mountain Farm in Johnson, Vermont.
Butternut Mountain Farm
Episode: A Drop in the Bucket
David Schirrkauer
Biologist with the National Park Service
Episode: Snoozing Through Birth

Host

Jim Metzner
Host of Pulse of the Planet, known for guiding listeners through the sounds and stories of nature and culture around the globe.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Endlessly enriching

    These podcasts are both precious records of our natural world and meditations. Jim Metzner has transported us over the air waves for years, and now we can relive those moments again and again. Pulse of the Planet ~ what a gift! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McPeggy
    United States2 years ago
  • Reminds me to listen

    …to the life around me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Rothschild
    United States3 years ago
  • Wild dogs. Too much talking more time spots to listen.

    You zaradog

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    zaradog
    United States5 years ago
  • Pulse of the Planet

    These are soulful stories that have a warmth and color that helps exercise a healthy imagination. Progressive thinking that most people young and old can enjoy. I have heard people say that if images are the essence of National Geographic then Pulse of the Planet has given sounds of the world a venue to represent. I may need to buy some new reference grade headphones to see how good these moments can sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Batove
    United States6 years ago
  • Short and sweet

    I listen every morning right after my alarm. Love the short explorations of different topics. I learn something new and it gets my brain into gear. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curryaj
    United States8 years ago

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Small Things, Big Challenges - Inside the World of Nanotech
Q: Can you describe your work on aluminum nanotubes? What advantages do they provide?
Aluminum nanotubes can absorb pollutants and help in water purification processes.
Small Things, Big Challenges - Inside the World of Nanotech
Q: How is nanotechnology related to studying pollutants?
Nanotechnology interacts with contaminants and can help in understanding their behaviors in environmental systems.
Small Things, Big Challenges - Inside the World of Nanotech
Q: What is a nanoparticle?
Nanoparticles are solid matter shrunk down to sizes on the order of 1 billionth of a meter.
Eyes of the God - Science Meets Culture
Q: How does the story lend itself to science?
The guest explains how Maori stories can connect to scientific principles, emphasizing the importance of presenting traditional narratives to understand natural phenomena.
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Q: How can we more fully appreciate the sounds of nature?
Lang explains that there are two approaches to listening: focusing on sound objects, like bird songs, versus immersing oneself in the entire soundscape, appreciating the full array of sounds around us.

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This podcast offers listeners a unique auditory experience that captures the diverse sounds of nature and culture from around the globe. Each short episode presents a two-minute sound portrait, immersing the audience in the rhythms of the Earth and showcasing the intersection of science, nature, and technology. The discussions often feature interviews with experts from various fields, making complex subjects like nanotechnology, environmental science, and cultural traditions more accessible. This innovative format appeals to those looking for both education and a new perspective on our world through sound.

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