The Synthesis of "waves"

Explore the science of waves, from the sound we hear to the light we see, and discover why these energy carriers are crucial to our daily lives.

An introduction to transverse waves, where oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, and their role in our everyday lives.

An explainer on longitudinal waves, where particles move parallel to the wave's direction, and their crucial role in sound, seismology, and technology.

Discover how wave interference, the meeting of two or more waves, creates everything from noise-canceling tech to the colors on a soap bubble.

Discover the science of amplitude, the measure of a wave's energy. Learn how this fundamental concept of physics impacts everything from sound to light.

Discover radio waves, the invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum that powers everything from your Wi-Fi to our understanding of the cosmos.

Discover gravitational waves, the invisible ripples in spacetime predicted by Einstein. Learn how they are detected and what they reveal about the cosmos.

Discover diffraction, the phenomenon where waves bend around obstacles. Learn how it affects everything from light to astronomical observations.

Discover what beta waves are and how these brainwaves influence your focus, alertness, and mental well-being in daily life.

Discover what alpha brain waves are, why they're trending in wellness, and how they can help you reduce stress and enhance your focus.