Why Does Your Voice Sound Different on a Recording?
Your recorded voice sounds odd because you usually hear yourself through your skull as well as the air. Here is the science, and why it can feel so awkward.
Mysteries & Strange Phenomena
Science & Technology
Coming-of-Age Rituals Around the World: From Seijin no Hi to Land Diving
How cultures mark the passage to adulthood, from Japan’s Coming of Age Day and the Jewish bar mitzvah to the Apache Sunrise Ceremony and Vanuatu’s land divers.
Why Do Periodical Cicadas Emerge Every 13 or 17 Years?
Periodical cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years, both prime numbers. Here is how they count the years and the main theories for why those numbers matter.
