Acoustics for audiences: the art and science of great listening experiences
The refurbishment of public buildings is often more complex than meets the eye. Physics World speaks to acousticians and architects about the acoustic considerations behind their designs for public spaces, and some of the tricks to tackle the conflicting demands on these venues. Also in the issue: the enduring enigma of the cosmic cold spot, and as Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emission yacht, how realistic is it to de-carbonize air travel?
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