BrainStuff Classics: What Is White Noise?

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The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus four weird things that other cities drop instead -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i ...  Show more

White noise sounds like the static from a radio or old television. White noise has the same gain over all frequencies. The name "white noise" is derived from white light, which is what the human eye sees when all the colors that make up the visible light spectrum are combined. Wh ...  Show more

8 hours of White Noise. White noise is a type of sound that contains all the frequencies audible to the human ear at equal intensities. It is a constant and steady sound that can mask or block out other sounds in the environment. The sound of white noise is similar to the stat ...

Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ...  Show more

When you need to study, read, write or prep for a test, this deep white noise sound helps block out distractions. Create a calm environment for yourself that is free of interruptions. Millions of students use our white noise ambiences when studying for school. When you want a ...