Tag: ultrasound
Safe, Cheap and Non-Invasive: Ultrasound Could Treat Cancer, Psychiatric Disorders and More
Safe, Cheap and Non-Invasive: Ultrasound Could Treat Cancer, Psychiatric Disorders and More A bioengineer highlights the potential of low-intensity ultrasound for multiple uses, from enhanced drug delivery to the brain to combating cancer By Rachel Nuwer edited by Gary Stix One of the best examples is low-intensity focused ultrasound, or LIFU, which delivers sound at…
Scientists Create ‘Pockets’ of Music from Inaudible Ultrasound Waves
Bending Ultrasonic Beams Creates ‘Audible Enclaves’ Where They Cross Inaudible ultrasonic beams steered around obstacles can create pockets of sound in an otherwise quiet room, acoustics experts report By Dan Vergano edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Are you tired of earbuds? Are headphones too heavy? “Pockets” of audible noise…