Since 1998, Herzing and colleagues have been attempting two - way communication with dolphins, first using
rudimentary artificial sounds, then by getting them to associate the sounds with four large icons on an underwater «keyboard».
Now tests show that bats listening for the frogs they hunt switch from mostly quiet eavesdropping to pinging echolocating
when artificial sounds mask the frog calls.
It is difficult enough for emergency - response switchboards to render frantic calls intelligible without having to also deal with a loud background beep or
other artificial sound.
But, due to the lack of support for many surround sound formats,
artificial sounding processing and ecosystem lock - in, cinephiles will want to look elsewhere.
When was the last time we followed a thought where it would take us without our eyes or ears being pulled away by a screen or
an artificial sound?
«White noise» is
an artificial sound that remains constant through the night / nap and is used primarily to block outside noises.
Whisper - quiet electric and hybrid cars may need
an artificial sound boost to let pedestrians know they're there.
Just as scent pheromones have been used as artificial attractants in attempts to control certain insect pests, so too have
artificial sounds of the right frequency been used in attempts to control mosquitoes.
But, regardless of
the artificial sound, this thing accelerates with alacrity.
Renault has fitted the ZE with
an artificial sound generator that means the van has a space - age whirr at low speeds.
DTS Virtual: X is a nice addition at this price point but its performance is underwhelming with
an artificial sounding soundstage.