The Sound of Science

Every Friday at 1:04 p.m

WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.

The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction

Latest Episodes

The Sound of Science - 'Science of Salt'

Newt and Becky explain how the salt on our roads is different than the salt on our plates.
The Sound of Science - 'Why We See Faces In Patterns'

We learn why humans have developed an acute ability to recognize patterns in the world.
The Sound of Science - 'Temperature Scales'

We learn about some of the historical background of Fahrenheit and Celsius.
The Sound of Science - 'Nostalgia and Gift Giving'

Newt and Becky talk about the differences between nostalgia and sentimentality.
The Sound of Science - 'Fish Tanks and Nitrogen Cycle'

Newt and Becky discuss the intricacies of keeping a fish tank in balance.
The Sound of Science - 'Egg Tempera Paint'

This week, we discuss a lesser-known method of painting.
The Sound of Science - 'Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz'

The Sound of Science - 'Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz'
The Sound of Science - 'How do 3D movies work?'

The Sound of Science - 'How do 3D movies work?'
The Sound of Science - 'Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde'

The Sound of Science - 'Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde'
The Sound of Science - 'Chaos theory'

The Sound of Science - 'Chaos theory'