ASA Press Releases
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Press Releases
Newsworthy stories from past and present press conferences and publications.
ASA Press Conference Schedule for Tuesday, May 12 #ASA190
Media are invited to join livestreamed press conferences for presentations on baseball bat geometry, the effect of fireworks on bat behavior, and vocal learning in birds and babies.
Meta-Earplugs Reduce Booming Voice Effect, Low-Frequency Rumbling Sounds
More comfortable earplugs mean increased use and lower rates of hearing loss.
AI Voices Are Easier to Understand than Human Voices
Only a few seconds of sampling is enough to create an AI copy of a person’s voice, and researchers are unsure why they are so intelligible.
ASA Invites Media to Acoustics Meeting in Philadelphia, May 11-15
In-person sessions and livestreamed press conferences highlight the latest advancements in the science of sound #ASA190
Closing Your Eyes Might Not Help You Hear Better After All
In noisy environments, study participants with their eyes closed struggled to hear faint sounds audible to their open-eyed counterparts.
Acoustical Society of America Announces 2025 Science Communication Award Winners
This year’s science communication winners demonstrate the power of storytelling, technology, and creativity to make acoustics accessible and unforgettable.
How the Color of a Theater Affects Sound Perception
Brighter colors lead to a warmer ‘tone,’ according to listeners.
A Hearing Test for the World’s Rarest Sea Turtle
Little is known about how sensitive the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is to human noises.
Using Smartphones To Improve Disaster Search and Rescue
In disaster situations where visibility is limited, sound that can penetrate through rubble is the key to finding trapped victims quickly. #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189
Software Platform Helps Users Find the Best Hearing Protection
The Hearing Protection Optimization Tool translates the complexities of how humans perceive sounds to personalized situational hearing protection recommendations. #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189
Ultrasonic Pest Control To Protect Beehives
New technique uses ultrasonic signals that mimic bat calls to deter wax moths from beehives #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189
How Sound Moves on Mars
Understanding acoustic propagation within the Martian environment helps scientists understand the planet and will inform future missions. #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189