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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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37,000-Year-Old Ritual Gathering Space Discovered in Israel’s Manot Cave
Researchers have uncovered a 37,000-year-old chamber in Israel's Manot Cave, believed to have hosted ritual gatherings. The space features a carved boulder and deer antler linked to spiritual practices during the Aurignacian period. Natural acoustics and ash traces suggest torch-lit ceremonies involving up to 100 participants. Radiometric dating co...
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Viral: Artist Creates Bhojpuri Version Of 'Mission: Impossible' Theme Music
The video, shared on the Instagram account Acoustic Music Library, features the artist performing the Bhojpuri version on a synthesizer
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After Bibles And Watches, Donald Trump Is Selling Autographed Guitars For $10,000
US President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled his latest merchandising venture, a line of branded acoustic and electric guitars, some of which are autographed.
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
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'Lowest Note Ever': NASA Reveals Sound Vibration Near A Black Hole 250 Million Light Years Away
Acoustic waves coming from near the black hole at the heart of the Perseus cluster of galaxies were transposed up 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible for human ears.
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AI To Help Detect Tuberculosis Based On Cough Sounds: Google
In a bid to fight the rising burden of tuberculosis (TB) in India, Indian startup Salcit Technologies is exploring to use of Google's Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) model to enhance early detection of TB based on cough sounds, Google said.
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Sony Bravia 8 OLED Smart TV Series With Google TV, Dolby Vision Support Launched in India
Sony Bravia 8 OLED smart TV series has been launched in India on Monday. The latest smart TV lineup comes in 65-inch (K-65XR80) and 55-inch (K-55XR80) screen sizes and runs on Google TV. They include features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The screens offer a refresh rate of 120Hz at up to...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Retail Box Leak Suggests an AirPods Pro-Like Design
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3’s retail box was recently leaked and it appears to feature a major design change – the inclusion of stems, as per a report. The box also carries an AKG branding, suggesting that Samsung’s partnership with the acoustics engineering company is set to continue. The TWS earbuds may also come with “adjustable secure-fit ear...
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John Lennon's Guitar Fetches Record-Breaking Rs 24 Crore at Beatles Auction
After being presumed lost for over 50 years, the Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was discovered in an attic.
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UK Scientists Plan Seabed Explosions To Solve Mystery Of Missing Flight MH370
Researchers believe audio signals captured at a hydroacoustic station off the coast of Australia could be key to locating MH370.
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What Scientists Discovered After 15 Years Of Research On Blue Whale Sound
Scientists spent 15 years listening to blue whales in the Antarctic using special buoys that can detect whale calls.
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In Cops' Arsenal Against Farmers, Barriers, Barbed Wire, Now Sonic Weapons
NDTV understands Delhi Police have deployed LRADs, or Long Range Acoustic Devices, or crowd-control sound cannons, which function as uni-directional (or one-directional), non-lethal, sonic weapons to stop protesting farmers.
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'Big Ring' Structure, 9.2 Billion Light-Years Away, Captured In Image
The identification of another ultra-large structure in remote space continues to defy our understanding of the cosmos.
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2 Scientists Claim That The Sun Is Fractionally Smaller Than We Thought
Two astronomers have found evidence that the radius of our Sun is a few hundredths of a percent slimmer than previous analyses indicated.
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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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37,000-Year-Old Ritual Gathering Space Discovered in Israel’s Manot Cave
Researchers have uncovered a 37,000-year-old chamber in Israel's Manot Cave, believed to have hosted ritual gatherings. The space features a carved boulder and deer antler linked to spiritual practices during the Aurignacian period. Natural acoustics and ash traces suggest torch-lit ceremonies involving up to 100 participants. Radiometric dating co...
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Viral: Artist Creates Bhojpuri Version Of 'Mission: Impossible' Theme Music
The video, shared on the Instagram account Acoustic Music Library, features the artist performing the Bhojpuri version on a synthesizer
-
After Bibles And Watches, Donald Trump Is Selling Autographed Guitars For $10,000
US President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled his latest merchandising venture, a line of branded acoustic and electric guitars, some of which are autographed.
-
New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
-
'Lowest Note Ever': NASA Reveals Sound Vibration Near A Black Hole 250 Million Light Years Away
Acoustic waves coming from near the black hole at the heart of the Perseus cluster of galaxies were transposed up 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible for human ears.
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AI To Help Detect Tuberculosis Based On Cough Sounds: Google
In a bid to fight the rising burden of tuberculosis (TB) in India, Indian startup Salcit Technologies is exploring to use of Google's Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) model to enhance early detection of TB based on cough sounds, Google said.
-
Sony Bravia 8 OLED Smart TV Series With Google TV, Dolby Vision Support Launched in India
Sony Bravia 8 OLED smart TV series has been launched in India on Monday. The latest smart TV lineup comes in 65-inch (K-65XR80) and 55-inch (K-55XR80) screen sizes and runs on Google TV. They include features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The screens offer a refresh rate of 120Hz at up to...
-
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Retail Box Leak Suggests an AirPods Pro-Like Design
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3’s retail box was recently leaked and it appears to feature a major design change – the inclusion of stems, as per a report. The box also carries an AKG branding, suggesting that Samsung’s partnership with the acoustics engineering company is set to continue. The TWS earbuds may also come with “adjustable secure-fit ear...
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John Lennon's Guitar Fetches Record-Breaking Rs 24 Crore at Beatles Auction
After being presumed lost for over 50 years, the Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was discovered in an attic.
-
UK Scientists Plan Seabed Explosions To Solve Mystery Of Missing Flight MH370
Researchers believe audio signals captured at a hydroacoustic station off the coast of Australia could be key to locating MH370.
-
What Scientists Discovered After 15 Years Of Research On Blue Whale Sound
Scientists spent 15 years listening to blue whales in the Antarctic using special buoys that can detect whale calls.
-
In Cops' Arsenal Against Farmers, Barriers, Barbed Wire, Now Sonic Weapons
NDTV understands Delhi Police have deployed LRADs, or Long Range Acoustic Devices, or crowd-control sound cannons, which function as uni-directional (or one-directional), non-lethal, sonic weapons to stop protesting farmers.
-
'Big Ring' Structure, 9.2 Billion Light-Years Away, Captured In Image
The identification of another ultra-large structure in remote space continues to defy our understanding of the cosmos.
-
2 Scientists Claim That The Sun Is Fractionally Smaller Than We Thought
Two astronomers have found evidence that the radius of our Sun is a few hundredths of a percent slimmer than previous analyses indicated.
