ASA Press Releases
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Press Releases
Newsworthy stories from past and present press conferences and publications.
Turning Hearing Aids into Noise-Canceling Devices
Assistive listening devices like hearing aids, can filter out noise from loudspeakers, improving clarity
On Mars, NASA’s Perseverance Rover’s Playlist Like No Other
Microphones on the Perseverance rover capture, characterize sounds from red planet’s atmosphere
Going Virtual Hurts Student Career Prospects
College students are less likely to engage when going virtual with networking events, which is increasing turnover and burnout.
Ultrasound-Assisted Laser Technique Vaporizes Artery Plaque
This ultrasound-assisted laser method avoids complications from using high-power lasers and even extends to other medical applications.
Listening Can Be Exhausting for Older Cochlear Implant Users
Learn about aging effects on listening effort in cochlear implant users.
Diverse Social Networks Reduce Accent Judgments
Perception in context: How racialized identities impact speech perception like accent judgments.
Sidekick Microbubbles Carry Anti-Cancer Drugs, Damage Tumor Vessels
Ultrasound-stimulated, drug-loaded microbubbles for cancer therapy
Acoustic Sensors Pinpoint Shooters in Urban Setting
Modeling and optimizing sensor networks for a specific environment will help missions narrow in on shooter locations.
DeepSqueak Tool Identifies Marine Mammal Calls
User-friendly deep learning model, DeepSqueak, analyzes bioacoustics signals from whales, dolphins