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Humans are changing the underwater soundscapes
Humans are changing underwater soundscapes of the world’s oceans. Climate change is causing sea ice to melt & encourages (noisy) shipping.
Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what FAA is (not) doing to help you
Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what the FAA is (not) doing to help you. But technology may (eventually) save the day.
Why is New York City so noisy?
Why is New York City so noisy? Because an updated noise code can’t enforce itself…and 54 noise inspectors is not enough.
Enjoying the sounds of nature
The sounds of nature can help protect us against the relentless din of everyday life. So find some time to get away to the mountains or the nearest national park and recharge.
Can fireworks hurt babies’ ears?
Can fireworks hurt babies’ ears? “Absolutely,” says Cat Bowen, who is deaf and has a daughter who is hard of hearing. Click here to learn how Bowen protects her children’s hearing.
“In Pursuit of Silence” opens in NYC and LA
Coming to a theater near you? “In Pursuit of Silence,” a “meditative exploration of our relationship with silence” to premier in New York City and Los Angeles.
Bronzaft caps “Better Hearing Month” with new journal article
Pioneer researcher, Dr. Arline Bronzaft, who directed the landmark study on the effects of noise on children and their ability to learn, is back with an article that summarizes the troubled history of noise regulation in the United States and points a way forward for researchers and policy makers.
Better Hearing Month 2017: Pondering the problem….
It’s Better Hearing Month, a time when we should think about noise, how it affects us, and what we can do about it.