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Avoid annoying noise with sound insulation
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Avoid annoying noise with sound insulation

Scientists in Spain have proven that metamaterials - materials with unusual artificial structures - can be designed to make a sound barrier that causes sound waves not t…

December 11, 2018
Japan develops supersonic aircraft without noise
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Japan develops supersonic aircraft without noise

From now until 2013, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will develop and test a prototype unmanned and noise-free supersonic aircraft, hoping to replace the C…

December 11, 2018
Window noise collection
New technology

Window noise collection

The sound of the aircraft flying away, the traffic or the noise of the dance floor often caused residents of the area to be irritated. But now, the first windows with is…

December 11, 2018
No noise plane
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No noise plane

The tailless plane has a bat-like appearance. The wing is 'attached' to the body, and the engine is attached to the back of the aircraft. Thanks to such structure, noise…

December 11, 2018
Ear protection when listening to music
New technology

Ear protection when listening to music

Scientists have successfully developed a device that will not damage your hearing: the red light will blink as you stand next to the deafening noise.

December 11, 2018
New 'invisible' radar with detector
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New 'invisible' radar with detector

US researchers have invented a new radar system almost impossible to detect because of its similarity to random noise. This type of radar can be used for military and mi…

December 11, 2018
Carpets reduce noise
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Carpets reduce noise

Martinson-Nicholls, a US-based company, has created a carpet that can curb annoying noises. It is made of vinyl fibers bonded together, can reduce the noise level from 1…

December 11, 2018
See photos of camera origin
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See photos of camera origin

A new technique will help find a digital image that is compatible with the camera used to capture it, just like finding a bullet that matches a gun. This technique will…

December 11, 2018
Modern science and technology: Sharks = spies
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Modern science and technology: Sharks = spies

Imagine you are wearing a shark! You will move underwater without making noise, feel the electric field, 'catch' the scent and search in the darkness of deep pools for h…

December 11, 2018