Science
April 18, 2023

Watch a Trumpeter Play Fire in a Classic Physics Experiments That Lets Us “See Sound”

It’s not often we get to “see” sound. Perhaps we occasionally notice the digital waves in a voice recording, but watching sound happen—especially in real life—is a rarity. One classic physics experiment, however, allows us to do just that. Called Rubens Tube, or a standing wave flame tube, it displays the relationship between sound waves and sound pressure.

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Dogs
April 17, 2023

Bayley the Adorable Dog Looks Like a Real-Life Snoopy

The internet has discovered a new face claim for Snoopy from Charles M. Schultz's Peanuts comic and the resemblance is uncanny. With a fluffy white face and floppy black ears, Bayley the Mini Sheepadoodle has quickly captured people's imaginations as a real-life Snoopy. Her dedicated Instagram page has already accumulated over 300,000 followers who are in love with her charming photos.

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Music
April 16, 2023

Organist Adds a Thrilling Layer to the ‘Star Wars’ Score in a Live Performance With a Symphony

The Star Wars score is one of the most epic soundtracks of all time. Throughout the years, orchestras around the world have given fans the chance to listen to it live, building on the thrill of an already powerful work. However, one musician has added an extra layer by incorporating an instrument that wasn't part of the original recordings. Organist Anna Lapwood joined the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO)

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