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Biomimicry: Learning from Animal Acoustics
An important stage of early childhood development and language acquisition involves the amusing game of making animal noises. Learning which animal says “moo” and which one…
October 16, 2024
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Footfall-Induced Vibration: From Spider Webs to Structural Bays
Halloween is approaching and our “spider senses” are tingling at Acentech. Spiders share one thing with acoustical consultants: we are both on the lookout for vibrations….
October 26, 2022
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Cold Snaps and Sound Waves: Atmospheric Acoustics
Weather plays a big role in atmospheric acoustics, at times changing the way sound travels in dramatic ways. Meteorologists get a bad rap with the uncertainty…
February 15, 2022
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Hearing the Forest for the Trees: Foliage Acoustics and Green Noise Barriers
Aside from the popular philosophical question asking if a tree falling in a forest makes a sound, the most common arboreal inquiry I get as an…
September 10, 2021
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Sound is Vibration: Bone Conduction Headphones and Structure-Borne Sound
An old technology has been newly popularized in the audio market: bone conduction headphones. They confuse some onlookers as they do not sit inside the ear…
January 7, 2021
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Listening In: Sound Monitoring, Surveillance, and Spy Acoustics
When people see sound measurement equipment they often picture a much different world of acoustics, filled with intrigue and espionage. Stories of spies capture our attention,…
October 29, 2020
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Addressing Inequities in Exposure to Noise Pollution
On June 12, 2020, the city of Boston declared racism a public health crisis, but the markings of structural racism can be found in almost every…
July 23, 2020
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Microscopic Sound: Quiet Noises and Highly Noise-Sensitive Equipment
Loud noises are attention-grabbing; they can be fun, like fireworks, or annoying, like a noisy neighbor. While extremely low-level sounds do not stand out as much…
May 14, 2020
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Speaking with N95 Respirator Masks: Communication in Crisis
In times of crisis, communication is key. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many to adapt to an entirely new work environment. Following social distancing guidelines can…
April 1, 2020
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