A special issue of the journal Curator is devoted to sound and noise. And inspiring them to address this topic was The Quiet Coalition’s Dr. Arline Bronzaft.
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Philadelphia deploys sonic weapons to harass loitering teenagers
Philadelphia deploys sonic weapons to harass loitering teenagers. Why do we allow government to do this to citizens? It is fundamentally wrong to direct noise at young people.
Noise or tinnitus causing sleep loss? There’s an app for that….
Noise or tinnitus causing sleep loss? The New York Times writes about apps that help people desperate for sleep deal with the noise or tinnitus that’s keeping them awake.
Columbia project on hearing loss focuses on the brain
The hearing loss space is starting to attract investment after four decades of inaction, and a Columbia U. project shows us the focus is on the brain’s role in hearing loss.
Restaurant noise? For the hearing impaired, that’s discrimination
Joyce Cohen interviews Dr. Daniel Fink for her thoughtful article in the Washington Post on how restaurant noise discriminates against the hearing impaired.
Can Acoustic metamaterials rescue your hearing?
Can acoustic metamaterials rescue your hearing? Maybe 20 years from now, but we don’t have to rely on some future discovery to protect hearing, we can do it now—wear ear protection to protect against loud sound.
NYC helicopter crash shows risks of Uber’s “urban air-taxi” fantasy
Helicopter crash in Manhattan shows risks of Uber’s “urban air-taxi” fantasy go beyond horrendous noise. An accident above is potentially dangerous to everyone below.
Want a quieter town? Urge local government to “Buy Quiet”
How to make your town quieter? Urge your local government to “Buy Quiet” when machinery, tools, and equipment are replaced. And encourage local businesses, too!
The cost of noise disruptions
Open plan offices sure save companies money—reduced floor space = $$$. But what is the cost of the endless noise disruptions and what can you do about it? David M. Sykes weighs in.