Jet Noise (IMAGE) University of Cincinnati Caption Lasers illuminate the plume of a scale-model F-18 Super Hornet jet engine in a University of Cincinnati aeroacoustics lab. UC engineers developed a new engine nozzle that muffles the noise from jet engines without hindering performance. Credit Andrew Higley/UC Creative Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.