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Guess The Christmas Sounds For Kids
In this video, kids will test their holiday listening skills as they guess exciting Christmas-themed sounds AND the names of popular Christmas songs. From jingling bells to cheerful carols, this interactive game is packed with holiday...
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Redefining choral spaces for inclusivity
Discover the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus, where trans and non-binary singers redefine tradition. Music becomes a voice for acceptance, creating an inclusive and supportive family.
Science ABC
What Is A Decibel? Can 'Negative' Decibels Exist?
The decibel is used to measure sound levels. It is represented by dB and is widely used in signals, communication, and electronics. The term decibel can be used to express an absolute value or a change in value (+1 dB or -1 dB). Decibels...
Science ABC
What If Something Travels Faster Than The Speed Of Light?
Can anything travel faster than the speed of light? Is it even possible for something to undertake the “speed of light” travel? And what if something can actually travel faster than light? What is Cherenkov radiation and how is it...
Science ABC
Tensor Tympani Muscle: Why Do You Hear A Rumbling Sound When You Close Your Eyes Too Hard?
The tensor tympani muscle is a tiny muscle in the middle ear that helps dampens external sounds falling on the ear. The tensor tympani muscle originates from the Eustachian tube, which is also known as the auditory tube. From there, this...
Science ABC
Clock Spider: What Is The The Legend Surrounding This Giant Spider Species?
Huntsman spider also called clock spider belongs to the family of Sparassidae. The Sparassidae family of spiders have eight forward facing eyes giving them an enigmatic look. What makes huntsman spider different from ordinary spiders is...
Science ABC
Can You Hear Sound in Space?
Space is full of radio waves, plasma waves, magnetic waves, gravitational waves, and shock waves, all of which can travel in space without a medium. These waves are recorded by instruments that can sense these waves, and the data is...
Science ABC
Breaking The Sound Barrier: Can Pilots Hear Sonic Booms?
When a plane, or in fact anything, travels faster than the speed of sound (i.e., breaks the sound barrier), a loud boom is heard, commonly known as a sonic boom. You may have heard that particularly loud, sometimes even painful boom when...
Science ABC
Why Is It A Bad Idea To Stay In Bed For Too Long?
The side effects of staying in bed all day include the development of bedsores and body aches, especially in the lower back. Lying in bed all day is also associated with an increased risk of stress and depression, and some other...
Science ABC
Why Is 'Colonel' Pronounced 'Kernel'?
The word ‘colonel’ stems from the Italian word ‘colonnello’, which, in turn, was derived from the Italian word ‘colonna’, meaning ‘column’. This was because the rank was bestowed upon the commander of a column of troops. This word was...
Science ABC
Why Don't Commercial Planes Fly Faster?
The main reason commercial aircraft have not gotten any faster in recent decades is due to fuel efficiency. Airplanes consume more energy the faster they fly, so airplane manufacturers favor slower speeds to save on operating costs....
Science ABC
Why Do Power Lines Buzz?
The buzzing sound that power lines produce is caused by corona discharge. Corona discharge is an electrical discharge that occurs when a fluid (like air) surrounding an electrically-charged conductor becomes ionized. In simple terms, its...
Science ABC
Why Can't Animals Talk Like Humans?
Talking is a unique thing. It is a combination of sounds and syllables arranged in various combinations and lengths to express various thoughts, emotions, ideas, etc. Apart from the basic production of the sound, a major component is the...
Science ABC
Why Bombs Make a Whistling Sound When They Fall Through the Air
You may have noticed in movies and tv shows that when a bomb falls through the sky, it makes a whistling sound. This has to do with the fighter planes and bomber planes of world war 2. During the second world war, German air force...
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The art of conducting, from Beethoven to Gustavo Dudamel
Explore the fascinating role of the orchestra conductor, from ancient traditions to modern maestros like Gustavo Dudamel, who inspire orchestras to bring masterpieces to life.
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The science behind saving lives with sound, Dr. Carryl Baldwin's research
Uncover how Dr. Carryl Baldwin designs crucial car collision alarms at George Mason University.
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Rebuilding a legend, the Spitfire restoration journey
Discover Martin Phillips' 14-year quest to rebuild a Spitfire, a symbol of freedom and heritage.
The Kiboomers
What's the Weather Like Today | Weather Song for Kids | The Kiboomers
What's the Weather Like Today? Weather song for kids. Learn snowy, sunny, windy and rainy vocabulary. What's the weather, What's the weather, What's the weather like today? All together, All together, What's the weather like today? Look...
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The apprehension engine, crafting sounds of horror
Discover the unique instrument designed to evoke fear and suspense in horror film scores.
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Amplify
In general, to increase in size or amount. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Wavelength
The distance between corresponding points on two successive waves, and therefore the length of a complete cycle of a wave. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Echo
The reflection of a sound wave back to a listener, so it is is heard again after the original noise. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Amplitude
In the study of waves, amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Sonic Boom - Sound Barrier Burst
The loud bang caused by a plane or other object flying faster than the speed of sound. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...