‘Pink noise’ in deep sleep may benefit heart

Stimulating the brain with gentle sounds during deep sleep significantly enhances heart function, according to a small study in men.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Oct. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Smart speaker can mute parts of the room

A smart speaker system mutes certain areas of a room or separates simultaneous conversations, even if two people have similar voices.

U. Washington • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~8 min


Music gets designer cells to release insulin

For the first time, researchers are using music, including Queen's "We Will Rock You," to stimulate insulin release from cells.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Aug. 23, 2023 ~7 min

Did sabertooth tigers roar or purr?

The shape of a few small bones may be the key to what sounds—a mighty roar or a throaty purr—a sabertooth tiger made.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~6 min

Sounds sleeping babies hear can boost language development

A new study finds that even when asleep, the sounds babies' hear play a role in their language development.

Carrie Stetler-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 11, 2023 ~5 min

Try it: Illusion proves that we ‘hear’ silence

Silence might not be deafening but it’s something that we can literally hear, report researchers.

Roberto Molar Candanosa-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 11, 2023 ~5 min

How splitting sound might lead to a new kind of quantum computer

Scientists show they can create quantum superpositions of sound particles, pointing to the potential for mechanical quantum computers.

Andrew N. Cleland, Professor of Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering • conversation
July 5, 2023 ~6 min

To see how smoke affects endangered orangutans, we studied their voices during and after massive Indonesian wildfires

Orangutans are vocal animals, so analyzing their calls during events like wildfires can indicate how smoke is affecting their health.

Wendy M. Erb, Postdoctoral Associate in Conservation Bioacoustics, Cornell University • conversation
June 22, 2023 ~10 min


Whales sing louder due to noisy wind, but not boats

Humpback whales sing louder around noisy wind, but not noisy boats. The discovery could have consequences for their breeding and behavior.

U. Queensland • futurity
May 11, 2023 ~4 min

Thirsty tomatoes emit ultrasonic sounds – and other plants may be listening

Just because you can’t hear plants doesn’t mean they are silent.

Stuart Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Plant Biochemistry, University of Westminster • conversation
May 3, 2023 ~7 min

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