Eventually, 41 permanent gas turbines—that supposedly won’t be as noisy—will be installed, if xAI can secure the permitting. In the meantime, xAI has erected a $7 million “sound barrier” that’s ...

For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion or survival. Nature supplied the backdrop – wind, water, animals – and music surfaced in hunting ...

With punch-you-in-the-face-level impact, the 3D printed bronze-like fountain featured the vomiting likenesses of real people (swimmers, surfers, ...

They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repels water or when heat is involved, such as a water or oil droplet skittering across a ...

In a week dominated by smart appliances and app-connected cookware, an unexpectedly low-tech solution has captured widespread attention. A surprisingly useful life hack — one that requires no ...

Who makes hissing sounds, squirts water from their nose, and creates air bubbles to impress females? Sitting once in Günther Jauch’s studio for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and having the chance ...

Bottles have one commonly known form of acoustic resonance, but double-walled bottles have a second, and exploring their interactions can teach students about vibrations and oscillations.

Throughout the animal kingdom, predators have evolved remarkable hunting strategies to capture prey efficiently. While many rely on speed, strength, or venom, an elite group has mastered the art of ...

Invisible microbubbles forming on everyday plastics can peel off microscopic fragments, revealing a low-energy and widespread pathway for plastic pollution that operates wherever water meets plastic.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, issued a stern warning to global markets, cautioning against underestimating geopolitical risks, sticky inflation, and the threat of an AI bubble. The bank announced its ...

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can pack more than 25 times the global warming punch of carbon dioxide, and atmospheric methane emissions have been growing significantly since 2007. So it’s ...

Skyted presents its new software, Sound Bubble, allowing users to visualize how far their voice can be understood or perceived by people sitting next to them. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Skyted unveils ...