Written by Bernard D. Beitman M.D. and Ruslana Remennikova, MS. Since the beginning of human civilization, history has shown a correlation between sound and cognitive, mental, and physical wellness. 1 ...

Metamaterials researchers have created a thin plastic structure with geometric details allowing it to control the redirection and reflection of sound waves with almost perfect efficiency.

Introduction Ever wonder why some adults experience trouble with hearing as they get older? Hearing loss tends to become more severe as we age. But does hearing loss cause everything to sound ...

A team of scientists has succeeded in cooling traveling sound waves in wave-guides considerably further than has previously been possible using laser light. This achievement represents a significant ...

A hearing sensation arises when the elastic basilar membrane inside the cochlea vibrates. The basilar membrane is typically set into motion through airborne sound that displaces the middle ear and ...

Can you imagine sound travels in the same way as light does? A research team at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered a new type of sound wave: the airborne sound wave vibrates transversely ...