A fascinating study about restaurant noise shows that as background noise increases, the willingness to spend time and money in a restaurant decreases.
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Restaurant noise is still a problem
Restaurant noise is still a problem, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Daniel Fink tells us that acoustic science is up to the task of making restaurants quieter.
New method claims to cancel noise without ear-blocking headphones
A new method claims to cancel noise without ear-blocking headphones. New technology is great, but there are things we can do now to make spaces quieter.
Silence, please! Is it really possible to mute the world?
Silence, please! Is it really possible to mute the world? In a word, no. Well, certainly not yet, but scientists are working on new technology that may reduce noise.
Your outer ears are important to hearing, too
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Finally, restaurateurs think about how noise affects taste
Does sound affect taste? Yes, and Betsy Andrews tells us about new research that is making restaurateurs think twice about restaurant noise.
An interesting report on access + ability
An interesting report on access + ability. Technology is helping people with disabilities. But we also try to prevent disability too.
Too loud: noisy toys can damage a child’s hearing
Too loud! Noisy toys can damage a child’s hearing. Before you buy that toy, read this and know you are buying one that’s fun and safe.