Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Mars Curiosity rover sings 'Happy Birthday,' dares Earth to collect royalties

Mars Curiosity rover sings 'Happy Birthday,' dares Earth to collect royalties "Though the analysis system doesn't include a loudspeaker, it does include a motor that can loudly vibrate at very specific frequencies. Normally, the motor is used to help move soil through the analysis system, but it's been modified for the day to produce the exact frequencies that make up 'Happy Birthday.' Such a performance of the ubiquitous jingle would usually require a license from Warner Music, but the recording group is likely to have trouble collecting any royalties on Mars."

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