Sound reprograms material stiffness remotely.

Researchers use acoustic waves to remotely control the stiffness of materials, paving the way for adaptive implants and robotic muscles.

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Sound reprograms material stiffness remotely

Researchers use acoustic waves to remotely control the stiffness of materials, paving the way for adaptive implants and robotic muscles.

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Researchers demonstrated that specific frequencies of acoustic waves can reliably move localized structural boundaries known as mechanical kinks within metamaterials, enabling remote and precise control over a material's internal softness and stiffness.
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Making an ‘acoustic tractor beam’: Showing how sound can remotely reprogram material stiffness

The team showed for the first time that specific frequencies of acoustic waves can reliably move localized features in a material

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The physics of squeaking sneakers

Geometry of tread patterns determines frequency, so blocks were designed to play Star Wars music.

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The SwRI MST 8x8 is a magnetostrictive transducer probe that utilizes ultrasonic guided wave technology to externally detect corrosion and anomalies in storage tanks and other structures.
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SwRI develops magnetostrictive probe for safer, more cost-effective storage tank inspections

The SwRI MST 8x8 is a flexible strip of eight ultrasonic sensors that generate acoustic waves along a structure.

Jimi Hendrix's Analog Wizardry Explained

How did Jimi Hendrix turn his guitar into a wave synthesizer? Dive into the engineering behind his iconic sound.

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🎶🎨 It turns out that a concert hall's #color might be just as important as its #acoustics. New #research shows that "cooler" #colors like #blue can actually make #music sound "colder" to our ears.

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Color plays an unsung role in how we enjoy concerts

A venue's color choices can change how we experience the music.

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