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By Ellie Shechet Feb 26, 2021

Environment

What underwater sounds can tell us about the state of coral reefs

Ocean sounds are full of surprises.

By PopSci Commerce Team Jul 10, 2020

Shop

Classical guitars for every playing style

Easy on the fingers.

By Sara Chodosh Mar 30, 2018

Science

The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot

It's actually more of a sweet zone.

By Stan Horaczek Jun 16, 2017

Technology

Tuning a golf club’s signature ‘thwack’ sound costs millions

The wrong timbre can make even a great stick seem terrible

By Amy Shira Teitel Oct 11, 2016

Vintage Space

How The Noise Of Big Rockets Breaks Apart Buildings

The engineers who designed and built the Saturn V rocket knew it was a behemoth, but no one was totally...

By G. Clay Whittaker Aug 9, 2016

Technology

Fender Goes Digital With First Tuner App

Is Fender Tune the best app?

By Mary Beth Griggs Oct 27, 2015

Environment

Why Dunes Sometimes ‘Burp’ And ‘Boom’

Excuse you

By Alexandra Ossola Aug 17, 2015

Animals

Alligator On Helium Reveals The Secret Meaning Of Alligator Bellows

They bellow to communicate their body size to other gators

By Kelsey D. Atherton Jun 3, 2015

Military

Scientists Are Adding ‘Star Wars’ Sound Effects To Real Lasers So They Can Hear Them

...or 'Star Trek' sound effects. Either way, pew pew pew!

By Kelsey D. Atherton May 21, 2015

Military

U.S. Arrests Chinese Professor For Stealing Acoustic Secrets

A quiet case over loud devices

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