ASA Press Releases
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Press Releases
Newsworthy stories from past and present press conferences and publications.
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.
Here Comes the Boom! Studying the Effects of Rocket Launch Sonic Booms on Neighboring Communities #ASA188
Lower-frequency sonic booms from Falcon 9 launches can feel like little earthquakes.
Laying the Groundwork to Diagnose Speech Impairments in Children with Clinical AI #ASA188
Building large AI datasets can help experts provide faster, earlier diagnoses.
Helping Noisy Data Centers Fit Into Residential Neighborhoods #ASA188
Noise ordinances can protect residents and guide developers toward quieter designs.
Using Sound To ‘See’ Unexploded Munitions on the Seafloor #ASA188
Underwater unexploded ordnance poses human safety concerns, and acoustics are the best way to identify them.
ASA Press Conference Schedule for Tuesday, May 20 #ASA188
Media are invited to join livestreamed press conferences for presentations on clinical AI for child speech, the sounds of pollinators, noise insulation for classrooms, and more.