Sound

Physics in Action

Sound, Lights, Action!

Sonoluminescence is a way to turn sound energy into light. When intense sound waves are created in a flask of water, a tiny air bubble in the water can give off flashes of light. Read More »

Though it sounds like a major career shift to most people, going from doing plasma physics research in Boston to making graphite guitars in Hawaii has been a smooth transition for John Decker. Read More »

Physics Buzz Blog

Hubble Finds 16 New Planets

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Check out the NASA press release about the 16 new planets that Hubble found.Or read the more concise Wikinews story by my friend mputney... Read more »

About Sound

One of the main ways we gain knowledge about our world is through sound. This area of physics studies both how sounds are produced and how sound waves interact with other things.

Sound Podcasts

Snakes Can Hear in Stereo
A team of physicists recently confirmed that snakes listen with their jaws.
Waves & Bubbles
Hear about ocean waves, bubbles, sound, and global warming.

Sound Vodcasts

Dangerous Decibels
Otology research shows that many teens and adults set their headphones at volumes that can cause hearing damage.