Introduction to nature study --Why do leaves change their color --What are the parts of a tree --What is an insect -- What in a mammal --How do the fish swim --Songs of the rocks --The birds have a ...

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? The answer is a resounding yes—and we know this for certain because of the vast network of audio recorders that ...

Have you ever listened to a recording of birdsong? Or ocean waves? The howling of wolves, or thunder and rain? If you have, did you ever wonder whether nature was getting any compensation for ...

The field of music technology and recording has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades. The integration of digital computing, sensor technology and sophisticated signal processing has ...

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, many people are rediscovering the healing power of nature. Nature-based ...

Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington ...