ASA Press Releases
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Press Releases
Newsworthy stories from past and present press conferences and publications.
ASA Invites Media to Acoustics Meeting in Honolulu, Dec. 1-5
In-person sessions and livestreamed press conferences to highlight the latest advancements in the science of sound #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189
Looking Beyond Speech Recognition To Evaluate Cochlear Implants
Sound quality from cochlear implants plays a much larger role in daily functioning and well-being.
Tracking the Evolution of Taylor Swift’s Dialect
Taylor Swift and her years of recorded interviews offer a glimpse into the shifting nature of speech patterns.
How To Find a Cryptic Animal: Recording the Elusive Beaked Whale in the Foz do Amazonas Basin
While finding the Beaked Whale in the Foz do Amazonas Basin takes a lot of work, the results are worth it.
A Twangy Timbre Cuts Through the Noise
Among loud noise, a brassy and bright twangy voice can help speakers be understood.
Sound Insulation Tiles at School Help Calm Crying Children #ASA188
Studying effects of sound absorption on classroom noise levels can help inspire regulations in Japan.
Sounding Out Coral Larval Settlements #ASA188
Coral larvae are attracted to areas with other healthy coral structures, using cues like sound to seek them out.
Re-Creating the Sounds of an Underground City #ASA188
Simulating the soundscape of an ancient city can provide useful historical information for scholars.
Can Plants Hear Their Pollinators? #ASA188
Research suggests pollinator buzzing sounds lead plants to increase their nectar production.
Remotely Moving Objects Underwater Using Sound #ASA188
Acoustic metamaterial enables pushing, rotating, and more complex movements in 3D.
Reducing Underwater Noise When Installing Subsea Structures #ASA188
Constructing offshore windfarms is loud and disruptive to marine life.
FIRST-IN-THE-NATION MEDICAL ANALYSIS: The Hidden Health Impact of Pickleball Noise on Neighbors
A groundbreaking medical analysis reveals the concerning physiological and psychological effects of pickleball’s impulsive noise on nearby residents.