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How to treat people with disabilities, visible and invisible
Photo credit: Anas Aldyab from Pexels Having tinnitus and hyperacusis has made me more aware of what it’s like to have a disability. I am fortunate that my symptoms are mild and not life-limiting, but noise does bother me. When my wife asks for a quiet table at a...
Looking for a quiet space? Here are some worth visiting
Looking for a quiet space? David Sykes writes about some that are worth visiting. And don’t put it off—quiet zones are scarce and could disappear.
Why boomers hate restaurants targeting millennials
Why to boomers hate restaurants targeting millennials? In a word, noise. Baby boomers remember when you could enjoy a meal and a conversation.
Research finds dangerous noise levels on London’s Tube
Despite the British government paying more attention to noise pollution than here in the U.S., research finds dangerous noise levels on London’s Tube.
Do-it-yourself noise mitigation at home
IKEA introduces do-it-yourself noise mitigation for the home. It’s great that people have design options to abate noise, but wouldn’t it be more efficient to regulate noise instead?
Why the FAA Reauthorization Act has not fixed airport noise
Why the FAA Reauthorization Act has not fixed airport noise comes down to a number of factors. But first, it’s because Congress gave the FAA permission to ignore the neighborhoods below flightpaths.
A refuge from noise for autistic kids and adults
The Pittsburgh International Airport has created a noise refuge for autistic kids and adults. Presley’s Place is a space where they can go to calm down and get ready to fly.
Lockdown was a boon for science
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Quieter motorcycles are on their way
Quieter motorcycles are on their way, finally, after years of hints and promises. Urban dwellers will love the quieter design, but will hog lovers buy them?
A revised definition of noise for National Protect Your Hearing Month
Dr. Daniel Fink proposes a revised definition of noise for National Protect Your Hearing Month: noise is unwanted and/or harmful sound.
Sacred space? Museum journal devotes special issue to sound
A special issue of the journal Curator is devoted to sound and noise. And inspiring them to address this topic was The Quiet Coalition’s Dr. Arline Bronzaft.
Association of hearing loss with dementia
A Taiwanese study reports an association between hearing loss and dementia, mirroring similar studies in the U.S. Avoiding loud noise may preserve a lot more than your hearing.