Acoustics in sports halls is quite a hot topic in Holland. As you probably have seen before on AB it even was an issue on national TV. In his daily work Guus Klamerek, Concept Developer Education, meets a lot of acousticians who are dealing with this matter. He learned that they are doing their own […]
Engine noise on planes diminishes our sense of taste
Scientists have worked out why airline meals taste so bad – and the chef isn’t to blame. Research shows that the sort of noise we are subjected to inside aircraft cabin affects our taste buds, reducing our sense of saltiness and sweetness – and increasing crunchiness. The finding could explain why even the most tempting-smelling […]