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The technology that traps liquid droplets, drugs, and tiny objects suspended in midair using ultrasonic pressure nodes.
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With sonic pulses reaching 236 decibels underwater, sperm whales use the spermaceti organ as an acoustic cannon capable of stunning prey and vibrating living tissue.
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Engineering fluids with unprecedented sound properties for disruptive applications
Nature
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Discover how this tiny crustacean generates shock waves capable of stunning prey and breaking glass, creating a 'weapon' hotter than the surface of the sun.
Nature
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A fascinating botanical adaptation reveals how flowers use the acoustic vibrations of pollinators to optimize their reward and ensure their survival.
Nature
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From the screeching of icebergs to the roar of fjords, discover how ice generates a complex acoustic language underwater, revealing secrets of its dynamics and climate change.
Nature
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Discover the unusual acoustic phenomenon where vast stretches of sand "sing" and vibrate, creating a natural chorus that has intrigued explorers and scientists for centuries.
Science and technology
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A revolution in sound engineering that promises oases of peace at the heart of urban chaos.
Science and technology
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Scientists replicate the black hole phenomenon in the laboratory using sound waves to unveil secrets of the universe
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A team from the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, led by Dr. Elena Vance, has recorded acoustic micro...
Nature
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A study shows that specific sound waves can boost leaf energy efficiency, revolutionizing urban agriculture.
Science and technology
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Recent research reveals that droughts cause imperceptible sounds in trees, opening a new frontier in plant communication.