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Innovative Applications of Sound
A material that can bend sound? Find out about its discovery and potential applications.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Alex King, Director of the Critical Materials Institute at the Ames Laboratory, discusses his collection of guitars made of unconventional materials and the effect this has on their sound.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Cymatics is the study of visualizing audio frequencies. Watch the visual and auditory breakdown of an electronic song.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Different speakers produce different qualities of sound. So what separates a $100 speaker from a $1000?
Innovative Applications of Sound
Figure out the frequency of any sound by matching its pitch with this online tool.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Frequently, the better quality the material, the better the product. What about with instruments? Does a balsa violin sound better than one made out of oak? Would a golden flute sound better than one made of tin? Read this article to find out more.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Listen to a performance from STOMP, the unconventional percussion group that experiments with how different materials and shapes each create a unique sound.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Listen up! The evolution of the hearing aid is pretty cool science.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Most people know their favorite color. But do you know your favorite color of sound? Find out more.
Innovative Applications of Sound
Scientists are harnessing sound waves to fight toxic molecules. Learn how.
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