Learn more about sounds and how we hear sounds travel from our mobile phones and other technological devices! 

Learn more about sounds and how we hear sounds travel from our mobile phones and other technological devices!&nbsp;

Waves are all around us. Light waves enable us to see and to sense colours, sound waves help us communicate, and enjoy music. Waves can also heat our houses and even move mountains! 

But how can waves do all these things?  And what is a wave anyway? Well, if you’ve been to the seaside or dropped a pebble in a pond, you’ll already have an idea of what a wave is like.

This brand new series explores these questions and more!

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We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

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Episode 3 - Technology Using Sound Waves

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems... 

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems...

How is chocolate made?

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!

They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life. 

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!
They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life.

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We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

Episode 3 - Technology Using Sound Waves

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