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The Science of Sound
November 15, 2017
We hear sounds every day, from the cows mooing in a pasture to the hum of cars sitting in traffic. Have you ever wondered how sound works, though? How it travels to you and how your brain makes sense of it? We’re talking about acoustics — the science of sound. How Sound Waves Travel Sound […]
How Proper Furniture Placement Can Reduce Sound
October 20, 2017
Proper soundproofing can make a huge difference in an apartment or home. If your bedroom is adjacent to your child’s room, or your study is adjacent to the living room, good soundproofing can be critical in helping you relax and focus. If you’re looking for easy ways to soundproof a room or apartment, you may […]
Why Sound in Movies Is So Powerful
October 05, 2017
When you think about the movie “Jaws,” what comes to mind first? One of the most popular answers is that unmistakable sound — dun dun, dun dun. While only some movie scores become a part of pop culture, as is the case for “Jaws,” all film scores create an ambiance and atmosphere that draws you […]
Why We Lose Our Hearing
September 27, 2017
What’s one of the most common health concerns in the United States? You may be surprised to learn it’s hearing loss. Around 48 million people in the country — that’s 20% of the population — have trouble hearing. So, what causes our loss of hearing, and can we prevent it? How We Hear To understand […]
The Speed of Sound – How Fast Sound Travels In Different Materials
September 22, 2017
You probably remember from your science classes in school that the speed of sound is a constant. However, that constant speed is not necessarily the speed at which the sound reaches you. The material which sound is transferred through must be taken into consideration. For example, how does density affect the speed of sound? Since […]
