The 15th edition of Science in the City will kick off with a pre-festival programme running from August 31 to September 23, with a diverse line-up of events exploring everything from genetics to environmental conservation. The pre-festival programme shows how science and arts can come together to question everyday assumptions, tackle pressing societal
The idea that ultrasound-treated food becomes radioactive is a common misconception, and it is not scientifically accurate. Unlike ionising radiation, ultrasound does not have enough energy to alter atoms or make materials radioactive. Instead, ultrasound consists of sound waves – typically above 20 kiloHertz - that travel through liquids or food products
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Mammals like bats and dolphins release a type of sound wave (ultrasound) that is inaudible to humans to communicate, as well as to attack and capture their prey. Most people associate ultrasound with hospital settings. For decades, scientists have studied and successfully used the unique properties of ultrasound waves. At specific frequency and intensity,
