Why and how birdsong differs across the world—and the eight motifs that tie them together

Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While ...

In 1972, the number 1 song in Italy used only English-sounding gibberish and it’s so trippy

An Italian singer's 1972 hit song sounds like fluent English but is actually complete gibberish, and it topped the charts.

Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better

Then you might be wondering what surround sound channel numbers mean. Most systems are either broken down into an X.Y or ...

Different When It’s Silent

In terms of production and mood, Different When It’s Silent feels like a strong idea gone slightly to seed. At least it has ...

Vince Gill explains how his fingers became the secret to the Telecaster sound that fooled a steel guitarist

From his beloved ’53 Telecaster to the fingerstyle technique he learned from Mark Knopfler, Gill explains why the sound of a ...
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The mysterious hum heard around the world may finally have an explanation

The mysterious sound known as The Hum has been reported worldwide for decades, yet its source often remains impossible to ...

‘The Vampire Lestat’: Jacob Anderson and Delainey Hayles break down Louis and Claudia’s unhappy family reunion

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Episode 6 of The Vampire Lestat. Daddy dearest? More like daddy fearest. The ...
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The Birth of America Explained

Born from revolution, this bold vision of liberty toppled the old order and reshaped the course of democracy. Today, we discover how a few powerful ideas changed history forever. Joining us is Gary ...
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Scientists finally think they know the cause of mysterious 'hum' sound heard by people across the globe

For decades, people all over the world have reported hearing a strange, low background tone that nobody else around them seems to notice. The phenomenon, known simply as 'The Hum', regularly crops up ...