Scientists watch birth of huge Antarctic iceberg
A new iceberg is forming in western Antarctica, and it's a big one.
Earth Sciences
Nov 17, 2011
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Finnish team devise nanomechanical microwave amplifier with near least possible noise generation
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of Finnish physicists has developed a novel way to amplify a microwave signal that unlike other amplifiers, produces noise that is just barely above that which is necessary due to the laws of quantum ...
Physicists propose new filter for blocking high-pitched sounds
Need to reduce high-pitched noises? Science may have an answer.
General Physics
Mar 17, 2020
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White-tailed deer shape acoustic properties of their forest habitat
White-tailed deer feeding habits shape the acoustic properties of their forest habitat, potentially affecting the vocal communication of understory-dwelling songbirds and other species, according to a study published February ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2019
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'Bulges' in volcanoes could be used to predict eruptions
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new way of measuring the pressure inside volcanoes, and found that it can be a reliable indicator of future eruptions.
Earth Sciences
Jun 28, 2017
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Start of test with solar energy generating noise barriers alongside highway
Alongside the A2 highway near Den Bosch, The Netherlands, two test noise barriers are installed that generate solar energy. The aim of this practical test, that was officially launched 18 June is to assess the economic and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 29, 2015
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Researchers seek to reduce ear-splitting jet engine noise
Have you ever had a fighter jet fly over your home and the noise of the aircraft booms loud enough to rattle the windows? Well, imagine working on an aircraft carrier or air base, up close to the engines as they take off ...
Engineering
Mar 19, 2013
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Qubits in the quantum sea
(Phys.org)—"Quantum weirdness," a phrase related to the power and the un-intuitive nature of quantum reality, is expected to facilitate speeded-up computation—quantum computing—for performing certain specialized tasks, ...
Quantum Physics
Sep 10, 2012
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Gadgets: Affordable noise-canceling headphones both fit and sound great
When Able Planet sent me a pair of Clear Harmony (NC300B) noise-canceling headphones to test, they included a splitter to compare side-by-side with a pair of any other brand.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 22, 2010
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Canadians rally against wind power
Hundreds of Canadians demonstrated on Tuesday calling for an end to subsidies for wind power, saying noise from colossal turbines is making some people sick and driving down rural property prices.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 3, 2012
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