News media treat airport noise as a “local problem.” No wonder nothing happens, writes David Sykes. If you want something done to stop airport noise, click to see his suggestions.
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Apple picks Dr. Neitzel to crunch its noise app crowdfunded data
Apple picks Dr. Neitzel to crunch its noise app crowdfunded data and Michigan Public radio asks him about his project. Click to learn more.
Prof. Rick Neitzel on Apple-backed research, restaurant noise
Prof. Rick Neitzel has been funded by Apple for a project that uses the iWatch and iPhone’s new sound-exposure app. He also was tapped by the CBC to talk about restaurant noise. Kudos!
Engineers on noise pollution
Are engineers interested in addressing noise pollution? David Sykes says yes, and tells us who to go to when noise is a problem in your house, city, or workplace.
Google’s Wing begins pilot drone delivery in the U.S.
Google’s Wing begins pilot drone delivery in the U.S. despite sharp criticism in Australia, where they ran their first pilot program. Why the criticism? In a word, noise.
Venture money surges into hearing health treatments
Venture money surges into hearing health treatments, and David M. Sykes says this is extraordinary progress for a long overlooked sector.
Starting January, help comes to the hard of hearing at your local drug store
Starting January, help comes to the hard of hearing at your local drug store as “hearing assistive devices” will be available for sale for only 1/10th the price of conventional hearing aids.
Apple Watch noise app test shows accuracy within 1%
The Apple Watch noise app test shows accuracy within 1%. But you don’t have to spend $1000 to know if it’s too loud—if it sounds too loud, it is too loud!
Exciting research on the biological effects of noise on birds
David Sykes writes about the exciting research on the biological effects of noise on birds by Dr. Jesse Barber.