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4 months ago
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What do you need to know as sex-crazed cicadas reemerge across the US?

Cicadas generating 400 sound waves per second have ecological benefits like aerating lawns and improving water filtration. [ more ]
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7 months ago
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Ping-Pong Ball Insulators Can Block Noise

Constant city noise can lead to long-term health problems, but a new study shows that strategically pin-pricked ping-pong balls can act as a sound insulator.
By drilling holes in the ping-pong balls, researchers created resonant cavities that filter out specific frequency bands of noise, dampening the overall sound. [ more ]
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9 months ago
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Ultrasound Enables Remote 3-D Printing--Even in the Human Body

Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new direct-sound printing technology that allows for 3D printing behind a barrier.
The technology has the potential to enable minimally invasive tissue engineering and industrial repairs in hard-to-access places. [ more ]
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