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The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages

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The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?

10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into

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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.

Humpback Whales Start Simpler Songs as Old Ones Get Too Complex

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Humpback whale songs grow in complexity before being abandoned for simpler songs. HowStuffWorks listens in.

How Does an Invisibility Cloak Work?

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With optical-camouflage technology, the invisibility cloak is a reality. Learn what it is.

10 Connections Between Physics and Music

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Sound waves carry music to our ears, but they also carry the principles of physics. Find out how physics and music are intertwined.

How Stethoscopes Work

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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.

Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?

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Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?

What Is a Sonic Boom? Unraveling the Thunderous Phenomenon

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What causes a sonic boom? It has to do with sound waves, the speed of sound, and how fast a plane is flying.

Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?

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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.

Who Knew Fish Sex Could Be So Loud?

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The spawning chorus of the Gulf corvina is the loudest sound made by any fish, anywhere. HowStuffWorks listens in on the action.

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