Examining the relationship between sound and noise.
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David Sykes writes about new research that shows the health benefits of exposure to birdsong, noting that this project, with others, shows the need to regain control of the long-neglected issue of noise exposure. silencity.com/2020/12/31/dra…
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about a study that investigated sound levels in Dublin before and after lockdown, noting the lessons learned during lockdown offer post-pandemic possibilities. silencity.com/2020/12/30/fac…
With Pete Buttigieg poised to replace Elaine Chao at the Department of Transportation, David Sykes believes now is the time to advocate for federal action on noise. silencity.com/2020/12/29/but…
Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an article on restaurant noise that says the UK has banned background music during COVID because speaking loudly sheds more virus. He hopes the rule remains post Covid. silencity.com/2020/12/28/res…
Noise returns to Europe after Covid quiet interlude, writes Dr. Daniel Fink. He hopes the Biden administration works to protect all Americans from the dangers of noise. silencity.com/2020/12/23/noi…
Military jets are damaging the quietest region in the U.S., writes Dr. Arline Bronzaft, who asks readers to advocate for the protection of our beautiful and quiet national parks. silencity.com/2020/12/22/mil…
Dr. Daniel Fink tells about a woman who attacked her neighbor because his noise disturbed her sleep. He suggests that in these trying times we should try to be a bit neighborly to each other. silencity.com/2020/12/21/don…
Dr. Daniel Fink tells us about French homeowners who have been told to drain their pond because the noise coming from frogs during mating season is disturbing their neighbor's sleep. silencity.com/2020/12/18/au-…
Jan Mayes, a retired audiologist, writes about when hearing aids don't work. Not all hearing aids are made the same, and fit is important, she notes. Click here to learn more about what to look for. silencity.com/2020/12/17/whe…
Do new sound control products work as good as they look? It depends, says David Sykes, who suggests you ask about the sound rating of any designer sound screen or curtain before buying. silencity.com/2020/12/16/do-…
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about how to make virtual meetings more accessible for the hearing impaired, and notes that making adjustments for people with disabilities usually benefits a larger body of people. silencity.com/2020/12/15/how…
Physics Today celebrates the International Year of Sound, which has been extended into 2021. IYS is a global initiative to highlight the importance of sound and related sciences for all. silencity.com/2020/12/14/phy…
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about a Cambridge Dictionary blog post on interesting ways of saying "noisy." He notes that the definition of noise could use an update offers a suggestion. silencity.com/2020/12/11/i-c…
The Soundproofist podcast looks at leaf blower noise, and features interviews with The Quiet Coalition's Dr. Jamie L. Banks and David Sykes. silencity.com/2020/12/10/the…
The CDC recently released data on the use of hearing protection amoung young people. No surprise, they found almost 50% of students are exposed to loud sound, but few are told how to protect their hearing. silencity.com/2020/12/09/how…