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Big Picture Science

Sounds Abound

Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

Science, Technology

4.51K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2014

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

The world is a noisy place. But now we have a better idea what the fuss is about. Not only can we record sound, but our computers allow us to analyze it. Bird sonograms reveal that our feathery friends give each other nicknames and share details about their emotional state. Meanwhile, hydrophones capture the sounds of dying icebergs, and let scientists separate natural sound from man-made in the briny deep. Plus, native Ohio speakers help decipher what Neil Armstrong really said on that famous day. And, think your collection of 45 rpm records is impressive? Try feasting your ears on sound recorded before the Civil War. Guests: •  Bob Dziak – Oceanographer, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, Program Manager, Acoustics Program, NOAA •  Michael Porter – Senior scientist of H.L.S. Research, La Jolla, California •  Patrick Feaster – Sound media historian at Indiana University •  Laura Dilley – Assistant professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Michigan State University •  Jenny Papka – Co-director of Native Bird Connections •  Michael Webster – Professor of neurobiology and behavior, director of the Macaulay Library, Cornell University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to an airwave media podcast.

0:04.0

The corporate world is like the ocean.

0:07.0

It's alluring, but it's also full of deadly creatures that can shredd you to pieces.

0:11.0

It becomes kind of like a game of

0:12.7

throne's political arena where everyone's trying to

0:15.8

murder you to get your job.

0:17.3

My family doesn't come from corporate background,

0:19.2

so I didn't have any sort of guidance in that.

0:21.6

This is not your typical work podcast.

0:23.8

Sometimes you need to be empathetic.

0:25.4

And then there are times that you ask for input,

0:27.4

but you don't really give a shit.

0:28.8

Listen to the Amby Award Nominated Podcast,

0:31.0

surfing corporate.

0:32.0

Stretch opportunity.

0:33.0

What is a yoga class?

0:34.0

Get out of here.

0:35.0

The world is filled with many questions,

0:37.0

such as, did giants exist?

0:39.0

What is junk DNA?

0:40.0

Does it mean that you're trash?

0:42.0

Do you ever wonder if aliens have underwater bases in our oceans,

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