SciShow
Eavesdropping On Other Worlds
We usually only get to use our sense of sight in exploring the universe, but that hasn’t prevented scientists from trying to listen in.
SciShow
Do You Really Sing Better In The Shower?
Singing in the shower seems to sound better, but what is actually happening to the sound waves in that soapy, tiled room?
SciShow
Why You Can't Hear Volcanoes Erupt
Even if a volcano is just a few miles away, you might not hear it erupt. How is that possible? It has to do with a phenomenon known as sound shadows! Hank will tell you all about it in this new episode of SciShow! Join us!
SciShow
5 Ancient Structures with Amazing Acoustics
Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things about the...
TED Talks
Julian Treasure: Why architects need to use their ears
Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Julian Treasure sounds a call to action for designers to...
MinuteEarth
How To Hear Halfway Around The World
Sounds in the ocean can travel more than 10,000 miles - that's halfway around the world! Here's how.
SciShow
Why Don't Whales Deafen Themselves?
Whales have a lot of the same ear parts as humans, but they are capable of making sounds that could easily shatter a human's eardrums. So why are they seemingly immune from their own sense-shattering sounds?
MinuteEarth
Why Doesn't All Thunder Sound The Same?
We've all experienced thunder, but what ARE all those claps, booms, and rumbles?
Curated Video
Resonance: Vibrations Induced by Matching Waves
The large vibrations of an object produced when waves matching its natural resonant frequency pass through it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Wonderscape
Exploring Characteristics of Sound Waves
Discover the characteristics of sound waves, including wavelength, frequency, and pitch. Learn about the Doppler effect and its impact on sound perception. Explore how acoustics influence building design and sound control. Sound part 3
Curated Video
Silencing the Noise: Understanding and Mitigating Noise Pollution
Explore the impact of everyday noise on our health, from the bustling playgrounds to busy urban environments. Learn about the dangers posed by high decibel levels, how noise affects our cardiovascular and cognitive health, and practical...
Two Minute Music Theory
Intro To The Harmonic Series - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #31
Music is made by sound waves. The objects that make those waves make complex waves. Which create what we call Harmonics. Today we look at some Music Physics and get an intro to the Harmonic Series.
Two Minute Music Theory
The Math of Music - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #32
Did you know that all musical intervals can be expressed using some basic math? Today we talk about some of that math.
Two Minute Music Theory
G Sharp and A Flat Are Not The Same
A look at why G Sharp and A flat historically were two different pitches
Two Minute Music Theory
How China Calculated Equal Temperament
As far back as the 7th Century BC, Chinese music theorists and mathematicians realized that the Octave wasn't quite even. So, for the next 2100 years they tried various things before eventually coming to a conclusion in 1584. Today, we...
Two Minute Music Theory
Write Better Chords With The Harmonic Series - Q&A #2
Since I released the Intro to the Harmonic Series video, I've gotten a lot of questions asking what you can do with it. So, I thought we might look at a practical application of it, Writing and Voicing Chords.
Curated Video
Greek Theatres
The ancient Greek drama was a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. The city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its center, where it was...
Curated Video
Exploring the Elements and History of Music
Explore the various elements of music, such as pitch, harmony, rhythm, tempo, and timbre, and how they come together to create music. We also discuss the different ways music is made and played around the world, from using our voices and...
Curated Video
The Mechanics of Headphones
Headphones work by converting electrical signals into sound waves through the use of an electromagnet and a cone. The diaphragm cone inside the driver assembly vibrates when triggered by an alternating current, creating sound waves that...
NASA
NASA | Spacecraft Chamber of Horrors
To prepare for Servicing Mission 4, Hubble components must endure harsh tests at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. This feature explores test facilities at Goddard like: launch phase simulator centrifuge, the acoustic test chamber,...
Curated Video
The Power of the Human Voice
This video provides an overview of the human voice, explaining how it is produced through the vibration of vocal cords and the manipulation of air flow. It emphasizes the importance of rest and proper care for maintaining a healthy...
Curated Video
MIDI: The Language of Music Production
MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a technical standard that allows hardware instruments to connect and interface with computers. It is a computer language that contains instructions for playing music, such as pitch and...
Curated Video
The Science of Sound: Acoustics and Waves
This video explains the basics of sound and how it is produced, transmitted, and perceived. Explore the physics of sound and acoustics. Acoustics is the study of mechanical waves and how they move through gas, liquids, and solids....