Is There Sound in Space?

The video explains that sound cannot travel through the vacuum of space due to the lack of a medium for sound waves. However, electromagnetic waves can travel through space and are used by scientists to 'listen' to the universe. The video discusses how NASA's Voyager 1 and the Rosetta spacecraft have detected waves in space, which can be interpreted as sound. These findings help scientists understand the density of interstellar plasma and other phenomena. The video concludes with a call to support SciShow on Patreon.

Explain why sound waves cannot travel through space.

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What are electromagnetic waves and how do they differ from sound waves?

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Describe the significance of the NASA probe's findings in 2013 regarding interstellar plasma.

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What was the effect of the solar flare in March 2012 on Voyager One?

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How did scientists manage to listen to the sounds produced by Comet 67P?

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