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Mar 19, 2022
Why ocean researchers want to create a global library of undersea sounds
The project, called Global Library of Underwater Biological Sound, seeks to establish a library of valuable reference data for a range of marine applications.
May 18, 2021
Laughter is a key part of play for many animals
Laughing says, "I'm only play-biting you, not real-biting you."
Feb 26, 2021
What underwater sounds can tell us about the state of coral reefs
Ocean sounds are full of surprises.
Mar 30, 2018
The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot
It's actually more of a sweet zone.
Jun 16, 2017
Tuning a golf club’s signature ‘thwack’ sound costs millions
The wrong timbre can make even a great stick seem terrible
Oct 11, 2016
How The Noise Of Big Rockets Breaks Apart Buildings
The engineers who designed and built the Saturn V rocket knew it was a behemoth, but no one was totally...
Aug 17, 2015
Alligator On Helium Reveals The Secret Meaning Of Alligator Bellows
They bellow to communicate their body size to other gators