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Can humans hear in space?
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To hear in space involves several variables, including sound movement and environmental medium. Learn if humans hear in space.
Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that’s grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
What Are Decibels, and How Are They Measured?
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The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing, which makes it one of the most unusual scientific measurements. How are decibel calculated and what do they tell us about sound?
Why Can You Hear the Ocean When Holding a Seashell to Your Ear?
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Do you remember holding a large conch shell up to your ear to hear the ocean? Why does this work even when you're far away from the sea?
The Mosquito Alarm May Be Breaching Your Human Rights
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That is, if you're under the age of 25 and your hearing's intact.
How can ozone be both good and bad?
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During the summer I am always hearing about ozone warnings in my city. This ozone is bad. But then I hear about the ozone layer, which is good. How can ozone be both good and bad?
Disadvantages of Wind Energy: Do Wind Turbines Affect Health?
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Green, clean energy sounds good at first: Harness the power of the wind to run our creature comforts. But could the sounds people hear (and don't hear) from wind turbines endanger their health?
How Many Senses Do Humans Have?
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We've all heard of a "sixth sense" and extra-sensory perception. So how many ways can we actually sense the world around us?
10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions
Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.