The trick is to blow swirling air into the cavity at a specific speed and intensity, which allows the sound waves to ...

After years of research, scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a method to make sound waves travel in a single direction.

Sound waves as a toy model Over several years, the ETH researchers developed and theoretically modeled the various parts of ...

The idea of controlling wave propagation — directing it to flow in only one direction, for instance — has appealed to ...

Using an air vortex cannon to focus the sound waves from the bass reflex port, it ‘wiggles’ the flame out in a matter of seconds, as illustrated with a thermal camera. Compared to the much ...

Ultrasound is perhaps best known as the technology that enables noninvasive body scans and underwater communication and can ...

US space agency NASA has recorded an eerie audio clip that captures sound waves coming from near a supermassive black hole situated 250 million light years away. The acoustic waves, coming from ...

A new study reveals that playing monotonous sounds can enhance fungal growth, potentially offering innovative solutions for ...

Recent advancements in phonon laser technology, which utilizes sound waves rather than light, show promising new applications in medical imaging and deep-sea exploration. A novel technique enhances ...

People with liver cancer will now have a new treatment option, using ultrasound to disrupt tumors. University of Michigan ...