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This is what the birth of the universe sounded like | Mark Whittle artwork

This is what the birth of the universe sounded like | Mark Whittle

TED Talks Daily
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What sound came after the Big Bang? Astronomer Mark Whittle takes us back to the infant cosmos, where massive sound waves pulsed through primordial gas in a pattern that's still traceable across the galaxy today. Working with sound artist Ander Mikalson and composer Caroline Shaw, he turns those ancient tones into a glorious, awe-inspiring choral work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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