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The Sound of Stonehenge (and Other Aural Mysteries)

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Trevor Cox reveals that sound is just tiny air vibrations, yet our ears detect them with amazing sensitivity.
Bill Nye and Corey Powell interview acoustic engineer Trevor Cox, exploring how sound travels, its effects on health, and sonic wonders like Stonehenge. They discuss noise pollution, musical training, and the evolution of human speech from Neanderthals to AI.

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A clear look at how noise affects animals, sleep, learning, and daily life.

The conversation looks at what constant noise from traffic, aircraft, shipping, and office life does to animals and to people. It stays with concrete effects: very high sonar activity can harm whales and has been tied to beachings, while environmental noise can interfere with…

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If you have ever wondered what constant noise is doing to your brain, body, or sleep, start here.

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