SciFri Radio: Music

SciFri Radio: In 2010, A Space Opera
For the past week, the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York has been home to an unusual sight -- performances...

SciFri Radio: They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science
The band They Might Be Giants presents a new album of science-themed music.

SciFri Radio: They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science
The band They Might Be Giants presents a new album of science-themed music.

SciFri Radio: Primate Music
There's research on whales singing and birds dancing, but what about monkeys and apes? In this segment, we'll look at the musical abilities of our...

SciFri Radio: Music and Cardiovascular Health
Can your music playlist affect your cardiovascular health?

SciFri Radio: Dr. Atomic Opera
Ira talks with the composer, the director, and the lead of the opera 'Dr. Atomic,' taking the stage this week at New York's Metropolitan Opera.

SciFri Radio: Tune Deafness and the Brain
What's going on in the brains of tune deaf people who just can't distinguish a correct note from an incorrect one?

SciFri Radio: A Grammy in Math
Joe talks with Kevin Short, a mathematician at the University of New Hampshire who shared in a Grammy award for work in restoring an historic...

SciFri Radio: Oliver Sacks - Musicophilia
How does music affect the brain? Join Ira in this segment for a conversation with neurologist and author Oliver Sacks about the brain and music.

SciFri Radio: Live Earth Concerts Kick Off Worldwide
Can music stop global warming? We'll talk with some of the organizers of the 'Live Earth' concerts scheduled for tomorrow across the globe.

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Video: Oliver Sacks on Music and the Brain
What does being struck by lightening have to do with musical ability? Find out. Ira speaks with author and neurologist Oliver Sacks about music and...

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Video: Your Video: Hotel Mauna Kea
Welcome to the Hotel Mauna Kea. Five planetary astronomers bring you an original science music video about life at the observatory at the...

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Video: TMBG Plays 'Meet The Elements'
They Might Be Giants rocks out with Ira in the NPR studio in New York.

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Video: How To Make A Junk Guitar
So you want to jam like a rock star, but you don't want to shell out for an electric guitar? Make one yourself. Sound artist Ranjit Bhatnagar...


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