The Soundtrack of Australia

Nature Track

Aug 14, 20230:33:10Science & Medicine

In 1977, we sent a Golden Record of the sounds of Earth into space with NASA's Voyager probes. This 'cosmic' calling card inspired the program team to make this - a golden record of Australian sounds. It varies from Natu...

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