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Infrasound Waves Stop Kitchen Fires, But Can They Replace Sprinklers? - Slashdot
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Infrasound Waves Stop Kitchen Fires, But Can They Replace Sprinklers? - Slashdot

science.slashdot.org·science.slashdot.org·28 days ago
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying pan, which catches fire on an unattended gas stove. Within moments, a smoke detector wails.…

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The Silent Frequency That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted - Slashdot
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The Silent Frequency That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted - Slashdot

science.slashdot.org·science.slashdot.org·about 1 month ago
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Researchers say infrasound -- low-frequency vibrations from things like pipes, HVAC systems, and traffic that humans can't consciously hear -- may help explain why some old buildings feel unsettling or "haunted." Rodney Schmaltz, senior author and…

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Worried Your House Is Haunted? The Spooky Sensation Might Arise From a Surprisingly Simple Source
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Worried Your House Is Haunted? The Spooky Sensation Might Arise From a Surprisingly Simple Source

Infrasound—noise below the range of typical human hearing—from power, heating and mechanical systems within buildings can make people feel irritated and induce a stress response, according to a new study

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