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The new device reroutes sound waves to create the impression that both the cloak and anything beneath it are not there...holds potential for architectural acoustics. -- I would love to see a way for museums to create cones of silence so that viewing objects can be shielded from the sound bleed of videos, noisy interactives, and maybe even people!

studying the science of sound propagation inside burning buildings may one day become a life-saving addition to firefighters' arsenal of tools.

From the blog: How do we "design for strangers"? Can people be "alone" and "together" just as easily in a space? From a comments: "we talk so much about the activities and the look and feel of places and don't spend nearly enough time thinking about the sound of a place"

What else needs to be preserved in a museum before it gets away?

Wonderful article...the four keys are (1) Enhance your power of observation (2) Appreciate the value of being (a little) antisocial (3) Study history (4) Learn to deal with ambiguity Includes recommended reading that sound very interesting.

61% of respondents globally are more likely to buy from a brand that allows them to touch and feel the products wherever they are: in a store or on the net. What this reflects is that technology is delivering - and will more so in the future - a more complete and engaging sensory experience through a combination of graphics, sound, and even scent.