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Apple Card offers daily cashback and savings account with yield: Apple Card provides daily cashback up to 3%, which grows at a 4.50% annual percentage yield when you open a savings account. Eligibility applies.
Apple Card offers daily cashback of up to 3% on every purchase, which grows at a 4.50% annual percentage yield when you open a savings account. This benefit is subject to credit approval, and the savings account is available to Apple Card owners, subject to eligibility. Goldman Sachs Bank USA provides the savings accounts, and terms apply. Meanwhile, for small business owners, State Farm offers insurance policies personalized for their unique needs. State Farm agents, who are also small business owners, can help tailor the policies to fit your specific requirements. Switching gears, have you ever wondered what our solar system might sound like? The podcast 20,000 Hertz explores this concept in an immersive episode, featuring sound designs by composer and sound designer Melody Sheep. By imagining the sounds of each planet, we can envision ourselves being there, surrounded by these alien environments. In the movie industry, effective marketing taglines can make a significant impact. One of the most famous examples is from Ridley Scott's film, Alien: "In space, no one can hear you scream." This tagline, which creates a sense of isolation and fear, perfectly encapsulates the film's premise.
In space, sound can't travel: Sound, a vibration of molecules, can't travel in space due to lack of molecules. Imagination fuels exploration of unique sounds on planets.
Sound, which is the vibrations of molecules in the air forming pressure waves, cannot travel in space because it requires molecules to move. This is why the famous phrase "In space, no one can hear you scream" holds true. However, sound can still travel through other physical mediums, such as water or solid materials like the Earth during earthquakes. Each planet in our solar system has a unique makeup, leading to distinct soundscapes. For instance, rocky planets like Mercury, with no atmospheres, produce sound not in the air but in the rocks themselves due to seismic activity. Despite our inability to physically experience these sounds, imagining the unique sonic landscapes of each planet adds to the wonders of space exploration.
Sounds on Venus and Mars differ greatly: Venus: dense atmosphere muffles sounds, thunderstorms add rumbling. Mars: thin atmosphere results in barely audible sounds, wind feels like dust hitting suits.
The soundscape on different planets varies greatly due to their unique atmospheric conditions. On Venus, with its dense atmosphere and extreme temperatures, sounds would be muffled and distorted, like underwater sounds. Venus is also known for its thunderstorms, which could be heard as rumbling or thunder-like sounds. In contrast, Mars, with its thin atmosphere and high wind speeds, would result in barely audible sounds, with the primary sensation being the dust hitting space suits rather than the wind itself. The Soviet lander Venera 14 captured eerie wind sounds on Venus in the 1980s, while on Mars, scientists would mainly rely on other sensory data to understand the planet's environment.
Mars' Unique Acoustic Environment: Recordings from Mars reveal quieter, muffled human voices and an ethereal piano sound due to Mars' thin atmosphere and cold temperatures.
The sounds we are familiar with on Earth would have a significantly different quality on Mars due to its thin atmosphere, colder temperatures, and mostly carbon dioxide composition. For instance, human voices would sound quieter and muffled, while a piano would have an ethereal, dream-like quality. This is based on the first real audio recordings from Mars, made by the Perseverance rover in 2021. These recordings provide a glimpse into the unique acoustic environment of Mars, which our ancestors could only imagine. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the benefits of the Apple Card and the role of State Farm agents in providing small business insurance solutions.
Exploring the unique sounds of our solar system: Each celestial body in our solar system has distinct acoustic properties due to its composition, temperature, and atmospheric conditions, offering a diverse range of sounds for future exploration.
Each planet and moon in our solar system offers unique sonic experiences due to their distinct compositions, temperatures, and atmospheric conditions. For instance, Jupiter, being a gas giant, has drastically changing soundscapes depending on one's location within its layers. Similarly, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, would result in generally higher-pitched sounds for human voices. Even Pluto, with its complex icy layers, would offer a unique acoustic experience. Additionally, Titan, Saturn's moon, boasts a thick atmosphere and freezing temperatures, resulting in an eerily familiar yet otherworldly soundscape upon descent. Overall, the solar system is a vast symphony of sounds waiting to be explored.
Exploring the Significance and Rarity of Sound: Sound, a vital sensory experience on Earth, disappears quickly in space due to the absence of a medium. Its importance is explored through stories of audio deepfakes, Star Wars sound design, and potential uses by alien life based on their unique environments.
Sound, unlike light, is not abundant throughout the universe. While light can travel from any point in the universe to any other point, sound is limited to the specific medium it travels through. On Earth, the presence of sound has significantly impacted life, allowing organisms to detect predators, prey, and food sources. However, in space, sound disappears quickly due to the lack of a medium to transmit it. The podcast "20,000 Hertz" explores the rarity and importance of sound, sharing stories about its role in various contexts, from audio deepfakes to the sound design of Star Wars. The episode featured in this discussion highlights the significance of sound in our world and the potential ways that alien life might perceive and utilize sound based on their unique environments. The episode was produced by Melody Sheepp, a composer, sound designer, and filmmaker, and featured interviews with scientists Lori Glaze, Keith Knoll, and Scott Gazhe, hosted by Dallas Taylor.
Exploring the motivations behind women runners: Many runners love the sense of achievement but not the act of running, highlighting the importance of community and self-empowerment in overcoming marathon challenges. Join the 'Running Sucks' community and consider participating in the Every Woman's Marathon.
Learning from this episode of Unexplainable is that many runners, despite loving the sense of achievement and empowerment that comes with completing a marathon, don't actually enjoy the act of running itself. In the new docuseries, "Running Sucks," produced by Team Milk, Abby Ayers explores the motivations behind women runners and their decision to push through the discomfort and challenge themselves. The series highlights the importance of community and self-empowerment in overcoming the mental and physical hurdles of marathon training. Team Milk, a sponsor of the show, is dedicated to supporting women's performance and encouraging them on their running journeys. If you're inspired to join the community and participate in a marathon, consider signing up for the Every Woman's Marathon taking place in Savannah, Georgia on November 16, 2024. For more information and to register, visit everywomensmarathon.com.
