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First Noiseless Single Photon Amplifier
November 12, 2012 — Research physicists have demonstrated the first device capable of amplifying the information in a single particle of light without adding noise. The next step will be to build additional quantum ... > full story -
Soothing Sounds During Cataract Surgery Reduces Patient Anxiety
November 12, 2012 — New research shows that the use of an audio therapy known as binaural beats can significantly reduce patients' anxiety during cataract surgery. The 141-patient study, conducted in Thailand, is the ... > full story -
Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users
November 8, 2012 — New software could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. The software prescribes the amount of amplification of high-frequency sounds required to restore the audibility of such ... > full story -
Next-Generation Echo Sounder Ready
November 8, 2012 — Echo sounders are used to find fish in the ocean, observe their behavior, and estimate their quantity and size as well as the abundance and distribution of the plankton upon which fish feed. Research ... > full story -
Firm Molecular Handshake Needed for Hearing and Balance
November 7, 2012 — Researchers have mapped the precise 3-D atomic structure of a thin protein filament critical for cells in the inner ear and calculated the force necessary to pull it apart. These findings show the ... > full story -
Computer Science Grad Student Develops 'Musical Heart'
November 6, 2012 — A computer science graduate student has developed a “Musical Heart” biofeedback-based system that unites wellness and ... > full story -
Build Your Own Home Theater for Full-Blast Entertainment With 'Virtual Sound Ball'
November 5, 2012 — Scientists have developed audio rendering systems, "Virtual Sound Ball" and "Spatial Equalizer" that will considerably improve the current 3-D audio effects ... > full story -
Music in Our Ears: The Science of Timbre
November 1, 2012 — A new study offers insight into the neural underpinnings of musical timbre. Researchers have used mathematical models based on experiments in both animals and humans to accurately predict sound ... > full story -
An Elephant That Speaks Korean
November 1, 2012 — An Asian elephant named Koshik can imitate human speech, speaking words in Korean that can be readily understood by those who know the language. The elephant accomplishes this in a most unusual way: ... > full story -
Working Towards a Better Hearing Aid
October 30, 2012 — Twenty per cent of hearing aid users in Norway use the equipment for only an hour each day. The reason is often poor fitting and inadequate support. Now all this could ... > full story
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