ASA Press Releases
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) Press Room was created by the ASA Public Relations Committee to provide efficient dissemination of information regarding the Society and the field of acoustics to the news media, science writers, and other interested parties. Below are press releases.
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Press Releases
Newsworthy stories from past and present press conferences and publications.
3D-Printed Violins Bring Music into More Hands #ASA183
Modern materials and techniques can revolutionize music and provide access to low-cost instruments like 3D-printed violins for music students.
Listen to the Toilet — It Could Detect Disease #ASA183
Microphone sensor and machine learning on a toilet can classify excretion events, identify cholera or other bowel diseases, all without identifiable information.
Machine Learning Diagnoses Pneumonia by Listening to Coughs #ASA183
A new algorithm could spot early signs of respiratory diseases such as Pneumonia in hospitals and at home.
Can a Playlist be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music #ASA183
Music app provides therapy by consoling, relaxing, uplifting users
Shhhh … Speaking More Quietly in Restaurants Means Everyone Can Be Heard #ASA183
In restaurants and at parties, the tendency is to talk louder to get your message across. Unfortunately, it does just the opposite.
Media Invited to Explore Urban Acoustics with a “Sound Walk” of Nashville #ASA183
Listening to the sound of a city can create healthier living environments, take a sound walk.
ASA Press Conferences Livestreamed from Nashville, Dec. 6 #ASA183
Media can register in-person and virtually to learn about topics including dust devils on Mars, chorusing seal pups, 3D-printed violins, and quiet, supersonic travel.
Media Invited to Acoustical Society of America Meeting in Nashville, Dec. 5-9
Media invited to attend the 183rd ASA meeting at no cost and participate in a series of press conferences featuring a selection of newsworthy sessions.
Capturing and Analyzing Subtle Combination Tones Produced by Violins
Higher-quality violins produce the most detectable objective tones due to stronger resonance.