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When “good news” is bad news

Aug 10, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Hidden Hearing Loss, Noise and Children

When is “good news” bad news? When the press reports uncritically, leaving the public to believe that earbud and headphone use by children is perfectly fine.

Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what FAA is (not) doing to help you

Aug 8, 2017 | Aviation Noise, Blog, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet

Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what the FAA is (not) doing to help you. But technology may (eventually) save the day.

Treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia

Aug 6, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Hidden Hearing Loss, Public Health, Quality of Life

The Lancet reports that treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia. So why isn’t the prevention of hearing loss a top public health goal?

Is quiet a luxury?

Aug 4, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet, Silence

Is quiet a luxury? The growth of silent spas resorts and retreats suggests yes. Click here to learn how some quiet time can help you.

Is man-made noise making desert insects disappear?

Aug 2, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise and Animals, Noise Pollution

Is man-made noise making desert insects disappear? Not entirely, but ecologists are concerned about how noise affects some insect groups and the animals that prey on them.

How sound affects how food tastes

Jul 31, 2017 | Blog, Sound

Want to know how sound affects how food tastes? Click to learn about Charles Spence, gastrophysicist, and his book on the science of eating.

‘Uber for helicopters’ driving Hamptons residents mad

Jul 29, 2017 | Aviation Noise, Blog, Noise, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life

‘Uber for helicopters’ driving Hamptons residents mad. Ride-sharing helicopters make travel faster for users, hell on earth for residents.

Judge denies NYPD’s motion to dismiss sound cannon lawsuit

Jul 27, 2017 | Blog, Weaponized Sound

Judge denies NYPD’s motion to dismiss sound cannon lawsuit. Plaintiffs allege exposure to LRAD noise triggered migraines, dizziness, and more.

Why is New York City so noisy?

Jul 25, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise Pollution, Public Health, Quality of Life

Why is New York City so noisy? Because an updated noise code can’t enforce itself…and 54 noise inspectors is not enough.

Enjoying the sounds of nature

Jul 23, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise and Animals, Noise Pollution, Public Health, Quality of Life

The sounds of nature can help protect us against the relentless din of everyday life. So find some time to get away to the mountains or the nearest national park and recharge.