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If sound is as fast as the speed of light, what happens?
If sound is as fast as the speed of light, it can lead to unexpected disaster.
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AI - Artificial intelligence
AI is now so smart that it can diagnose urinary diseases by listening to the sound of urine
An AI artificial intelligence algorithm can listen to the patient's urinating sounds, to effectively and successfully identify the
New technology
Harvard successfully develops sound wave chip, compatible with quantum computers
Because they do not use conventional electromagnetic waves to operate, these sound wave chips can be compatible and connected to quantum computer systems.
Conquer Mars
Research shows: Sound has two different speeds on Mars
Scientists say the first recordings of Mars show it to be a quiet planet with frequent gusts of wind, but sound at two different speeds.
Oceanography
Why does the US Navy listen to the sound of giant groupers and crayfish?
The US is testing technology that uses natural noise to locate threats on the seabed as an alternative to military sonar.
Biology
Sound-absorbing 'weapon' helps moths fight bats
The scales on the wings help the moths resist echolocation, inspiring experts to develop lightweight noise-reducing materials.
AI - Artificial intelligence
AI is trained to hear the sound of coral life
Scientists listened to an underwater sound recording off the islands of central Indonesia, hearing what sounded like the bonfire of a coral reef teeming with life.
Science Events
Capture a rare image of a shock wave when the plane is near the speed of sound
Photographer Camden Thrasher was photographing a US Navy fighter jet display when he suddenly captured a remarkable close-up photo as the aircraft created
Science Events
Spooky sound from 'cosmic fireball' hitting Earth
Massive CMEs (coronary mass ejections) from the Sun not only set Earth's sky ablaze in colorful auroras, but also emitted wild sounds.
Biology
New discovery: Bacteria emit sound, only mute when encountering antibiotics
Have you ever wondered if bacteria make a special sound? According to scientists, if we know how to listen to bacteria, we can tell if they are alive or not.
Oceanography
The first time I discovered the sound of a whale's gun shot
Scientists have discovered never before described vocalizations in humpback whales, revealing their complex communication behaviour.
Cancer
Breakthrough: An ultrasound technique helps destroy liver cancer tumors without surgery
Sound waves will break down solid tumors into liquid form, so that immune cells can clean up and eliminate them.
Cancer
Sound-controlled bacteria kill cancer cells
The team at Caltech modified the E. coli bacteria and stimulated it with ultrasound so that they secrete chemicals that kill cancer cells that harm healthy cells.
Health
High-frequency sound waves turn stem cells into bone cells in just 5 days
The researchers used high-frequency sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells.
Conquer Mars
Scientists measure the speed of sound on Mars
Based on data collected by NASA robots, scientists estimate that sound travels on Mars at a speed of about 864km/h.