Source: MDPI Acoustics Journal (Published February 2026)

Investigates environmental noise and student health perceptions across urban and semi-rural university campuses.

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A comprehensive guide to the physics of sound and its relevance to mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering.

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Explores the transition of acoustic levitation from lab experiments to industrial applications like contact-free biofabrication (organoid manufacturing) and precision bearings.

Developing acoustic panels from mycelium (mushrooms) and recycled fibers to meet "Net-Zero" building requirements. Acoustics | An Open Access Journal from MDPI

Covers essential relationships in sound absorption, room acoustics, and sound isolation , serving as a primary textbook for both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Other Trending Topics in 2026