Sound Energy

<p>On today’s episode: Sometimes a comet is just a comet. We look into why Canada has lost its measles elimination status. All that and more today on All Around Science...</p><br><p>RESOURCES</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.planetary.org/articles/studying-a-distant-visitor-what-w ... Show More

<p>On today’s episode: Bobby learned about a fantastic musical podcast about climate change and woodland nymphs that he thinks you'll enjoy. Take a listen, it'll be worth your time for sure.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.metrathemusical.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b ... Show More

On today’s episode: Neanderthals drawing with crayons! We finish out our series on the Nobel Prizes with the Nobel Prize in physiology & medicine. All that and more today on All Around Science...RESOURCESThis $20,000 Neo Robot Will Clean Your Home, But There’s A Catch (And It’s K ... Show More

Today we discuss recent updates to powering the world through nuclear fusion, why ankle sprains are so common, and how we perceive musicians to be more attractive than those who don’t play an instrument.Net Energy Gain “US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough ... Show More

Learn about glow-in-the-dark cities; why holes feel larger with a tongue than a finger; and the maximum volume on Earth.Maybe we can save the planet by making our cities glow in the dark by Briana BrownellKleiner, K. (2021, November). Will glow-in-the-dark materials someday light ... Show More

<p>Humans are noisy. The National Park Service estimates that all of our whirring, grinding, and revving machines are doubling or even <i>tripling </i>global noise pollution every 30 years. </p><p>A lot of that noise is negatively affecting wildlife and human health. Maybe that’s ... Show More

<div>Is that a ghost?? Nah, your eyes are just buzzing at 19 Hz! Bethany discusses the (possible) connection between Infrasound and ghost sightings. And just like you totally did at work today, Kathleen fell down a Buzzfeed wormhole and is coming back up to tell the tale.</div> < ... Show More

Scientists, conservationists and other researchers are using audio soundscapes in innovative ways to record the natural world in rich detail and help develop strategies to preserve it. Gaia Vince visits the Dear Earth exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre where she interacts wi ... Show More

This episode I describe how our ears and nervous system decode sound waves and gravity to allow us to hear and make sense of sounds. I also describe protocols for rapid learning of sound and other types of information. I discuss sound localization, doppler effects (sound motion), ... Show More

Close your eyes and just listen. Even if you aren’t actively thinking about the noises happening around you, your brain is constantly processing sound. That’s because, unlike your eyes, your ears never close. In fact, Northwestern neurobiology professor Nina Kraus, says listening ... Show More

Music generated by quantum computers is intriguing from musical and scientific perspectives 

<p><a href="https://leelaq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leela Quantum Tech</a>&nbsp;sponsored this episode.</p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…</strong>you’ll learn why energy frequencies have such a powerful influence on human physiology. Skep ... Show More

Deaf people are often excluded & misunderstood - particularly in the sciences. So we thought we'd take a look into the science of deafness & how the world treats deaf people in STEM. Joining us fro the chat is Elliot Douglas (theevolutionofelliot)! He may not be a sicentist but h ... Show More