What, really, is the speed of sound?
Unlike the speed of light, this one isn't constant.
Tag: sound
Moth wings pave the way toward a less-noisy future by inspiring ultra-thin sound absorbers
Sometimes, copying nature can help us find amazing design ideas.
There are two speeds of sound on Mars. Here’s what this means
The first recordings of sound on Mars are not what you'd expect.
Rattlesnakes modulate their tail wagging to make you think they’re closer than they are
Actually, I'm not mad at all. Thank you, snakebros.
Learning music changes how our brains process language, and vice-versa
Practice makes perfect!
Ocean life is suffering because we’re too loud, says new study
Fish aren't having a good time.
What’s the link between music, pleasure, and emotion?
It's basically just sound, so why can it influence us as it does?
Scientists eavesdrop on sound particles with quantum microphone
While the system is extremely complex and difficult to handle, the results are also worth it
Snapping worms make one of the loudest noises in the ocean
"I've shown the videos to biologists who study invertebrates and their reaction is always the same: they shake their heads ...
Researchers produce the loudest sound in the world inside tiny jets of water
Researchers in the US have produced sounds that dwarf those generated during rocket launches -- all inside tiny jets of ...
NASA eavesdropped on the Sun, and they made a video so you can hear it too
With a bit of help from NASA, you can now hear the sun's roar -- and it's glorious.
How to stop the annoying sound of a dripping tap with science
Finally an end to this modern Chinese water torture.
Whale skulls act like resonance chambers to help them hear underwater
First whole-body CT scan of a minke whale yields insights on whale communication
Geologists listen to volcanic murmur to predict eruptions
Listen closely, and the volcano will share its secrets.
Ultra slim sound diffuser could greatly improve your cinema and theater experience
It does the same job, while being 10 times thinner and much cheaper.
What sound is (and why it can topple buildings)
How it forms, how we hear it, and what it can do.
Brain network that picks words from the background noise revealed
Our brains are really good at sifting through information.