Kosher sound
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Defense Research Technologies has developed a non-electrical sound-amplification system which uses 'acousto-fluidic' technology. The system is based on the principle that sound travels faster when wind-born, therefore giving it the monicker 'wind phone.' The system has already found a unique application in synagogues, since Jewish law forbids the use of electricity during the Sabbath or other holy days.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1997
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Sound and fracture
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A recent experiment produced new insight into the known effects of sound on the dynamics of cracks in fractured materials. The experiment demonstrated the ability to quantitatively monitor the effect of sound as a function of time as a crack progresses and that a small amount of acoustic energy can greatly affect fracture dynamics.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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The sound of fury
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The most common problems associated with converting stock-block engines for racing purposes involve the engine's lubrication system. These problems were manifested during the first two rounds of the Indy Racing Leagues 1997 stock-block V8 competition.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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