David Sykes writes about an NPR podcast that examines the career and field recordings of Bernie Krause, PhD, who pioneered the discipline of soundscape ecology.
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Experts envision post-COVID cities without noise and pollution
David Sykes writes that experts envision post-COVID cities without noise and pollution. But can cities stay cleaner and quieter post lockdown?
Buildings are noisy because architects don’t study sound
Buildings are noisy because architects don’t study sound, writes David Sykes. Few think about acoustic design, leaving us beautiful spaces that are uncomfortable and unwelcoming.
Research during COVID: Biologist studies bird behavior and noise
David Sykes wondered if anyone would take advantage of the pandemic-induced quiet for research purposes and was happy to hear about this young biologist studying birds and noise.
The future of work is not in noisy offices, NY Times survey says
The future of work is not in noisy offices, a NY Times survey says. David Sykes wonders if people working from home during lockdown will resist going back to their noisy offices.
Researchers find whales enjoying pandemic quiet
David Sykes writes that researchers are finding that whales are enjoying the quiet brought on by the pandemic. Let’s hope humans are too.
Takeaways from a silent pandemic
David Sykes writes about the silent pandemic. As noisy industrial processes have come to a halt, the air is cleaner. When the pandemic ends, we don’t need to go back to “normal.”
Popular Mechanics reviews quiet, electric mowers
Popular Mechanics reviews quiet, electric mowers, but the reviews don’t include noise levels. David Sykes says the US should copy the EU and require noise levels for products.
UK research shows trees help quiet your neighborhood
UK research shows trees help quiet your neighborhood. David Sykes says the interesting thing is that it’s not the leaves that block the sound, it’s the bark!