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.
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What should we do about intentional noise?
What should we do about intentional noise? Two recent op-eds talk about those who profess to love noise, noting they also enjoy ruining everybody else’s peace.
Airplane noise is an increasing problem in San Francisco
Airplane noise is a real problem in San Francisco, but something may finally be done since Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) experienced the noise firsthand when recovering from surgery at home.
The CDC is trying to prevent heart attacks. When will it try to prevent hearing loss?
The CDC is trying to prevent heart attacks. When will it try to prevent hearing loss?
After all, preventing hearing loss is easier—just avoid loud noise.
How to prevent hearing loss when using headphones
How to prevent hearing loss when using headphones? Only use them if you need noise-cancelling headphones in noisy situations, like an airplane cabin.
Reducing Loud Sounds and Noise: A Health Matter
Reducing loud sounds and noise isn’t just an attempt to control a nuisance—noise is a health matter, and exposure to noise affects hearing and overall health.
Measuring sound levels
You don’t need an expensive sound meter or the latest app to tell you if it’s too loud. If noise is loud enough to bother your ears, your hearing probably is being damaged.
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Australia, too
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Australia, too. If everyone who is bothered by noise asked our elected officials to do something about it, things could change.
Hospitals can be made quieter
Hospitals are surprisingly noisy places. Dr. Daniel Fink wonders why the health care system can organize to treat serious medical problems quickly, but has done so little to make hospitals quieter.