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From bird song to bus noise, they change how we learn and interact, and they can calm us or set us on edge. Sound Travels investigates how soundscapes affect people and their learning in parks, zoos and science centers, and turns what we learn into tools for the people who design those spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn along with us. New courses are intended for anyone designing learning experiences with sound elements. 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