Acoustical engineer Trevor Cox, author of The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World, discusses acoustics, how sound works, and his hunt for the world’s strangest sounds.
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Acoustical engineer Trevor Cox, author of The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World, discusses acoustics, how sound works, and his hunt for the world’s strangest sounds. Leave your questions as a comment, below, or call us at 212-433-9692.

Please Explain: The Science of Sound

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