Presbycusis: The science behind age-related hearing loss
To better understand the challenges faced by our grandparents and the millions of others affected by age-related hearing loss, let’s…
How to file a noise complaint in San Jose
San Jose is the Capital of Silicon Valley, and is considered one of the nation’s best-managed cities, and one of…
How to file a noise complaint in Seattle
With a population of just over 700 thousand people, Seattle doesn’t seem like the kind of place where you would…
Gun noise levels. The Invisible Bullets
Historically, the introduction of guns has had a profound impact on human societies. For the first time, warfare and hunting…
How to study in a noisy environment
As a student, finding a quiet space to study is important, as noise can have a detrimental impact on academic…
How does noise affect studying? My personal experience
When it comes to sound, every individual has unique preferences and needs. “Everybody has their taste in noises as well…
The effect of noise on academic performance
Noise is a constant presence in today’s classrooms, and ignoring it won’t change the fact that noise has an important…
How to file a noise complaint in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has outgrown some of its steamy past by becoming a major metropolis spreading over three jurisdictions which include…
The loudest jobs and their consequences
Most of us work 8 hours per week, 5 days a week, if not more. That’s a significant amount of…
Noise Pollution and Environmental Injustice: Why marginalized communities are at greater risk
Does noise pollution affect the rich as much as the poor? Noise is a constant annoyance that nobody enjoys; from…
The difference between music, sound, and noise
You’re sitting at home trying to enjoy a movie or new show, but all the dialogue keeps getting lost behind…
What is tinnitus, and does it go away?
Do you hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring in one or both of your ears? If so, it’s called tinnitus,…