Acoustics

How Musicians Prevent Chaos in a String Quartet.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Hydrophone arrays complement satellite data to monitor iceberg movements.
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Contributor
Scientist in New Hampshire uses data from space to create unique music.
Chris Gorski, Editor
A computer's microphone and speakers can covertly send and receive data.
Ker Than, Contributor
Ben Franklin was right: lots of people could hear famous speeches.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Advancement allows patients to hear differences in pitch and timbre.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Common kitchen item erases wall's barrier to sound.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Why is it that some songs get your toes tapping and others leave you cold?
Sara Rennekamp, Contributing Editor
Tide-borne pebbles on the seabed can drown out other ocean noises.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Bullfrogs' hair cells yield clues on how humans detect faint sounds.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
In certain conditions, tree sap may reach extreme negative pressures and emit popping sounds.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Acoustical analysis reveals the anatomy behind the fascinating array of sounds people can make.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor