It is possible to mitigate these interferences by controlling ambient noise within certain limits; however, this potentially makes the difference between a pass and a referral. At its most basic level ...

How we test headphones at ZDNET in 2026 ...

Helium is inert, which makes it useful in a lot of different industries. But helium’s colorless and odorless non-reactivity ...

In extreme cases, sonic weapons can cause nausea, dizziness, and even permanent damage. In this case, officials used it to declare unlawful assembly.

In a bid to treat blindness, Life Biosciences will try out potent cellular reprogramming technology on volunteers. When Elon Musk was at Davos last week, an interviewer asked him if he thought aging ...

One of the recurring themes in this column over the past few years has been the development of new test methods for sandwich composites. This is primarily a result of the opportunities I’ve had to ...

From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Sound is critical to the automotive experience. Sometimes we need lots of it, such as when we want to hear the sweet song produced by a V-12 ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more ...

More testing on Sound Transit’s 1 line service between Lynnwood and Seattle will bring an extra train along for the ride on Monday and Tuesday. These tests are in preparation for the upcoming ...

On Nov. 24 and 25, from 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sound Transit plans to test four-minute run times for 1 Line trains. Test trains displaying “Out of Service” will run alongside regular service trains. Test ...