Fungus as a sound absorber
As healthy and tasty as mushrooms might be, they are good for much more than just the dinner plate. The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT has now teamed up with the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics.....»»
You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge
In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround......»»
How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more
Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy......»»
AI makes writing easier, but stories sound alike
Books and movies of the future could all start to feel the same if creative industries embrace artificial intelligence to help write stories, a study published on Friday warned......»»
How to fine-tune your Spotify equalizer settings for sweet sound
Want to add a little more bass to your favorite Spotify tracks? Here’s how to access and adjust Spotify’s custom EQ and audio presets......»»
Sonos’ Arc soundbar is about to major revamp – Sonos Lasso
Sonos has recently made headlines for releasing their first over-ear headphone, the It brought the high-quality sound that Sonos customers are used to, but brought it into a portable and personal package. While they were not perfect, they are still.....»»
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats, but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, wh.....»»
This Samsung 11.1.4-channel soundbar has an early Prime Day deal
The Samsung Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar, which offers a true Dolby Atmos surround sound experience, is on sale in Samsung's early Prime Day deals at $300 off......»»
Newly identified enzyme helps pathogenic fungus build protective cell wall
Researchers at the School of Medicine have identified a novel enzyme involved in building the cell wall of Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that causes lung infections and potentially deadly cases of meningitis, primarily in people with AIDS. About.....»»
No GPS, no problem: Researchers are making quantum sensing tools more compact and accurate to replace GPS
Fundamental physics—let alone quantum physics—might sound complicated to many, but it can actually be applied to solve everyday problems......»»
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: smooth sound that goes the distance
Cambridge Audio brings its AB amplification to wireless earbuds, with impressive results......»»
Researchers engineer poplar trees to synthesize valuable chemical squalene, normally harvested from shark livers
What do poplar trees, sharks and biofuels have in common? While it might sound a bit like a riddle, a team led by Michigan State University biochemists has reported exciting findings concerning all three in the quest for cleaner energy......»»
XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch
While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch......»»
The best wireless headphones for 2024 from Bose, Sony, Sonos and more
Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now......»»
How listening for the right buzz keeps mosquitoes from mating with the wrong species
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered how the yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito distinguish their own species from others. Males from these species listen for the specific frequencies of sound made by the flapping wi.....»»
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones boast AB amplification, long battery life
Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones are aimed at audiophiles with lossless CD-quality sound and AB amplification......»»
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones boast AB amplification and massive battery life
Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones are aimed at audiophiles with lossless CD-quality sound and AB amplification......»»
Saturday Citations: The sound of music, sneaky birds, better training for LLMs. Plus: Diversity improves research
In the small fishing village where I grew up, we didn't have much. But we helped our neighbors, raised our children to respect the sea, and embraced an inclusive scientific methodology with a cross section of sex, race and gender among study particip.....»»
Tonga"s volcanic eruption could cause unusual weather for the rest of the decade, new study shows
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (Hunga Tonga for short) erupted on January 15 2022 in the Pacific Kingdom of Tonga. It created a tsunami which triggered warnings across the entire Pacific basin, and sent sound waves around the globe multiple times......»»
New Beats Pill leak promises better sound and a 24-hour battery life
A new leak states the new Beats Pill speaker features a "racetrack woofer" for punchier bass and is getting modern design flourishes......»»
Morel Audio Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package
The Morel Audio Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range......»»