It’s not just you: Restaurants have gotten too loud. But there are some fixes.
A sound-engineering project called Constellation looks to enhance each table’s conversation while simultaneously fuzzing out the rest.
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Seven mysterious sounds science has yet to solve
The world produces countless noises, but some of them have turned into cold cases for sonic sleuths to ponder.
Why you’re powerless to ignore a crying baby
Every wail and wimper of a baby’s cry is carefully tuned to spark a reaction from nearby adults. These physiological responses help ensure a babe’s survival.
What we learn from noisy signals from deep space
Far-flungs probes like Voyager ping messages home; as space distorts that signal along its journey, it reveals truths about the solar system.
Super rodents, atomic math, and Marilyn Monroe: everything you need to know about moles
A tale of two moles, from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to a super rodent’s lair.
4 great macOS features you can get on Windows
No matter what computer you choose, there are always a few patches of grass that seem greener on other platforms. I’ve been a Windows user for years, but macOS has some great features Microsoft has yet to truly adopt. Thankfully, third-party developers have filled a few of those gaps.
Inside Five Deeps’ record-setting quest to reach the bottom of each ocean
Explorer Victor Vescovo commissioned a full-ocean-depth submersible for his Five Deeps mission to be the first person to reach the bottom of each ocean. The effort gives a big boost to deep-sea science.
Inside New York City’s vanishing community of repair shops
These hidden workshops still fight back against throw-away culture.
Inside New York City’s vanishing community of repair shops
These hidden workshops still fight back against throw-away culture.
Florida is a preview of our climate change future
Struggling crops. Salty aquifers. Invading wildlife. Florida is in trouble, and the rest of us need to pay attention.