Latest Acoustics Stories

The research was published early in the January issue of the journal Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment. The article describes experiments using ultrasonic molecular imaging (USMI) and Dynamic Contrast Enhanced-Perfusion Imaging (DCE-PI) to measure response to therapy for pancreatic cancer. Paul Dayton, PhD, senior author says, "What we found is that using two non-invasive technologies, we can detect response to therapy earlier than by relying on tumor volume changes. Having new...

CTBTO Infrasonic waves from the meteor that broke up over Russia’s Ural mountains last week were the largest ever recorded by the CTBTO’s International Monitoring System. Infrasound is low frequency sound with a range of less than 10 Hz. The blast was detected by 17 infrasound stations in the CTBTO’s network, which tracks atomic blasts across the planet. The furthest station to record the sub-audible sound was 15,000km away in Antarctica. The origin of the low frequency sound...

CONCORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the short span of four years, Concord, MA-based Wildlife Acoustics, packed and shipped its 10,000(th) bioacoustics recording device. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/NE56683 ) "Every continent, including parts of Antarctica is being monitored by Song Meter bioacoustics recording systems," said Ian Agranat, President and CEO of Wildlife Acoustics. "I am thrilled and amazed that our Song Meters are capturing Mother...

Acoustical Solutions, Inc., industry leader in soundproofing and noise control, published an infographic on the growing issue of noise pollution in our daily environment. Harmful effects of noise pollution include factors that lower quality of life and even damage your health. Richmond, Va. (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 The world around us is getting noisier, and people in developed nations of all ages are paying the price. According to the BBC World Service’s special ‘The Noisy...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECTE), a company developing its needle-free Symphony(®) tCGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system, today issued the following corporate update to its shareholders: To Our Shareholders: As we begin the new year, we are pleased to report that the last year was one of significant accomplishment and progress that has set the stage for a very exciting and...

ASI, the industry leader in soundproofing and noise control, now offers wave-patterned Whisperwave™ Ribbon Baffles providing superior sound absorption with a beautiful organic design. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 28, 2012 Acoustical baffles are vertically suspended sound absorption products that are often used to acoustically treat gymnasiums, halls, lobbies, manufacturing facilities, and other large spaces with high ceilings. By hanging from above, baffles reside in a space where...

CitiQuiet, a leading provider of soundproofing solutions, teams up with The Rachel Ray Show to help Urban Word NYC improve its facilities. The company has installed soundproof windows to make the center more conducive to learning. Long Island City, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 CitiQuiet, a leading provider of soundproofing solutions, along with award-winning daytime TV show The Rachel Ray Show, offered its support for local youth development program Urban Word NYC by installing brand new...

Acoustical Solutions Reflects on This Year’s News of Rising Noise Levels in Public and Private Spaces Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 14, 2012 2012 saw increased media attention on the issue of rising noise levels in public facilities such as hospitals, schools, restaurants, as well as in urban residences. Outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and even The Today Show produced stories on the negative and noisy effects of new design trends and increasing population...

Novel approach to improving patient outcomes and satisfaction highlighted at 116th Annual Meeting of American Academy of Ophthalmology New research shows that the use of an audio therapy known as binaural beats can significantly reduce patients' anxiety during cataract surgery. The 141-patient study, conducted in Thailand, is the first of its kind in cataract surgery, which is one of the most frequently performed procedures worldwide, with more than 3 million performed annually in the...

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. returns to the Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco this week with the tools and expertise to create soundproof recording studios with exceptional acoustics. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) October 25, 2012 According to the AES website, the Audio Engineering Society has been “the largest gathering of audio professionals and enthusiasts on the globe” for over 60 years, “attracting delegates from over 100 countries worldwide”. Starting this Friday,...