New research reveals that an area in the brain known as the inferior colliculus plays a critical role in processing both sound and touch in the form of mechanical vibrations to create an augmented ...

This unique feature could enable a range of novel applications, from advanced acoustic cloaking and sound rerouting to energy harvesting and vibration isolation." The team's approach began with a ...

Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered a way to control sound and vibrations using a concept inspired by "twistronics," a phenomenon ...

Some properties of quantum computers can be imitated with sound trapped in a simple mechanical device. This has the advantage of being less fragile than quantum computers, while still replicating some ...

This educator video explores how vibrations create sound and provides hands-on activities for kids. This IN TUNE: EVERYDAY MUSIC educator video explores how vibrations create sound and provides ...

Ludwig van Beethoven began to lose his hearing at age 28 and was deaf by age 44. While the cause of his hearing loss remains a topic of scientific debate and ongoing revision, one thing is clear: ...