Acoustics

Innovative imaging technique reveals similarities between high and more common notes.

Molecule changes the mechanical energy of sound to the electric energy of the brain.

War, available resources, determined the invention of instruments.

A magnet is suspended in midair using a high temperature superconductor.

What do linebackers and soldiers have in common?

New technologies may help reduce supersonic jet takeoff noise.

Competition in Olympic track and field. It's timing for running, jumping, and throwing to grab the world's attention.

Researchers develop a new kind of "tweezers"

Ability to hear one sound among many surprises researchers.

Crowdsourcing music composes pleasant sounds.

Acoustical monitoring shows sperm whales kept their distance from Deepwater Horizon site.

Researchers present evidence of sophisticated sonic illusions in ancient sites around the world.