Have you ever wondered if bacteria make distinctive sounds? If we could listen to bacteria,…
Browsing: Acoustics
Acoustics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects. This field encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including the generation and detection of sound waves, their propagation through different mediums, and their interaction with materials and structures. Acousticians explore how sound waves behave in various environments—from tiny rooms to large concert halls—and how these waves influence human perception and activity.
Inspired by the human ear, a new acoustic fabric converts audible sounds into electrical signals.…
Scientists created transverse sound waves with light-like properties using micropolar metamaterials, revealing spin-orbit interactions that…
Melting ice opens new predation ground for killer whales as they spend more time in…
Acoustic Tools Reveal Hotspots of Ocean Life in Scattered Places Ocean predators cannot survive on…
Masks designed for singers prevent COVID-19 transmission, most voice distortion. When singers generate beautiful notes,…
Echolocation Builds Prediction Models of Prey Movement Bats are not only using their acoustical abilities…
What you like to listen to is also important for choosing the right pair. Between…
Acoustic Tools Detect Vibrating Microbubbles, Act As Oxygen Sensor Blood carries vital oxygen through our…
Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and throw off attackers,…
Voices of Reason? Study Links Acoustic Correlations, Gender to Vocal Appeal What makes a voice…
A Complex Communication System, Not Just a Warning Rattlesnakes increase their rattling rate as potential…
Professor Joshua Reiss from Queen Mary’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science has written…
Imagined Music and Silence Trigger Similar Brain Activity Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity…
Hemispherical Array of Ultrasound Transducers Lifts Objects off Reflective Surfaces Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University…
Extremely low-density graphene-based aerogel ‘meringue’ can improve passenger comfort and reduce noise up to 80%.…
Pandemic-related stress and anxiety may increase auditory and vestibular effects associated with COVID-19. The physiological…
Quietness isn’t just absence of noise; it’s a balance of calming sounds. A new index…