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Category: acoustics
Study: Infrasound likely a key factor in alleged hauntings
they ain’t afraid of no ghosts Low-frequency infrasound (below 20 Hz) can raise cortisol levels in saliva and increase irritability. […]
Research roundup: 7 stories we almost missed
Ping-pong bots, drumming chimps, picking styles of two jazz greats, and an ancient underground city’s soundscape Time lapse photos show […]
Falcon 9 sonic booms can feel more like seismic waves
Could the similarities confuse California residents who might mistake a sonic boom for an earthquake? Perhaps, at least until residents […]
Monkeys are better yodelers than humans, study finds
Skip to content Voice breaks in Latin American monkey calls resemble human yodeling, but over a much wider frequency range. […]
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, […]