Earth Notes

KNAU Arizona Public Radio
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Earth Notes, KNAU’s weekly environmental series, explores the Colorado Plateau by telling stories of the intricate relationships between environmental issues and our daily lives. Rooted in science and wrapped in human interest, the two-minute-long segments encourage listeners to think of themselves as part of the solution to environmental problems.

  1. há 2 dias

    Earth Notes: Wildflower Colors

    Monsoon rains bring a torrent of colors to the Colorado Plateau. Yellow sunflowers emerge beside purple asters, blush-colored penstemons, and mauve lupine.

  2. 19 de ago.

    Earth Notes: When Meteors Fall to Earth, Part 2

    Annual meteor showers like the Perseids can give lovely shooting star displays – but they don’t produce meteorites. That’s because the tiny particles involved are made of fluffy, low-density clay-like material which burn up before reaching the ground.

  3. 12 de ago.

    Earth Notes: When Meteors Fall to Earth, Part 1

    On the evening of October 9, 1946, members of the Kaibab Trail crew at the Grand Canyon National Park were watching the sky during a meteor shower caused by the trail of Comet Giacobini-Zinner.

  4. 5 de ago.

    Earth Notes: Wildlife Width Calculator

    New research shows a small change in where homes are built could make a big difference for wildlife like elk, mule deer and pronghorn.

  5. 29 de jul.

    Earth Notes: Hidden Histories of Agave

    Ancient agave plants are helping researchers uncover clues about the people who lived in the Southwest more than 1,000 years ago.

  6. 22 de jul.

    Earth Notes: The Scent of Rain

    That unmistakable smell after rain has a name: petrichor. It's been signaling the arrival of rain for millions of years.

  7. 15 de jul.

    Earth Notes: Magpies

    Magpies have earned a bad rap as the bully in the birdyard — some even call them the birds everyone loves to hate. But the often-misunderstood magpie may deserve a little more credit than they get.

  8. 8 de jul.

    Earth Notes: Barrel Cactus Fruit

    The barrel cactus won’t slake your thirst on a hot desert day. It’s named for its stout shape, not its contents.

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Earth Notes, KNAU’s weekly environmental series, explores the Colorado Plateau by telling stories of the intricate relationships between environmental issues and our daily lives. Rooted in science and wrapped in human interest, the two-minute-long segments encourage listeners to think of themselves as part of the solution to environmental problems.

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  • Criado por
    KNAU Arizona Public Radio
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    20
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Site do podcast
    Earth Notes

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