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Watch out: Here come Uber’s flying taxis
Here come Uber’s flying taxis. If and when they do come, there’s no doubt everyone within hearing distance will know. Time for noise advocates to step up and face this very real threat.
Noise affects children’s learning
It seems obvious that noise would affect children’s learning, but it took a groundbreaking study by Dr. Arline Bronzaft to prove it. And now we have a standard for classroom acoustics.
Urban noise is “the absolute scourge of our time”
Urban noise is “the absolute scourge of our time,” said a commenter to a Guardian article on urban noise. Dr. Daniel Fink agrees, noting that urban noise is a major health hazard, too.
NPR on misophonia
Dr. Daniel Fink comments on NPR’s recent story on misophonia, commending it for shedding light on a little-known auditory disorder in a thoughtful manner.
The scourge that is electric hand dryers
Llyod Alter, the design editor at Treehugger, considers whether the Dyson hand dryer is “the world’s worst design object.” No, Xlerator has Dyson beat on noise.
Can’t hear well? There’s an app for that!
Can’t hear well? There’s an app for that! Dr. Daniel Fink tells us about a new app that helps people with hearing loss translate personal conversations into text.
The impact of hearing loss
Dr. Michael Wilkes gives an overview on the impact of hearing loss, how hearing loss leads to social isolation, and why hearing aids are out of reach for most people who need them.
New NIDCD Director announced
The NIDCD has appointed a new director. Click to learn more about the new director, Debara L. Tucci, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., who began her career as an audiologist.
Does chocolate prevent hearing loss?
Does chocolate prevent hearing loss? No, we aren’t that lucky. But do you know what will prevent hearing loss? Avoiding loud noise.
What’s the best ear plug?
What’s the best ear plug? There are so many to consider, but in the end Dr. Daniel Fink says the best ear plug is the one that you will wear.
San Jose tackled two noise problems in one meeting
By David M. Sykes, Vice Chair, Quiet Coalition May 28, 2019 In San Jose, California, the City Council recently considered two separate co…
San Jose tackled two noise problems in one meeting
San Jose tacked two noise problems in one meeting—leaf blowers and train noise—showing that tackling noise is an important government function.