Not only can noise be annoying but it can also cause permanent damage to the ear, destroy hearing and create physical and psychological stress. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging; however ...

A method, developed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency to predict the degree of community annoyance from aircraft noise (and airports) on the basis of various acoustical and operational data. As such ...

A 100 Hz sound developed by Nagoya University researchers safely reduces motion sickness by stimulating the inner ear and ...

Learn how environment and biology influence hearing. Find out why women are more sensitive to sounds than men.

Therefore, preventative measures have been taken by RIT to ensure the protection of employees and their hearing. RIT has developed a Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation Program in order to ensure ...

"Concerted efforts from government and industry are needed to reduce our exposure to aircraft noise and mitigate its impact on the health of millions of people who live close to airports or under ...

The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is urging graduates in Newcastle to consider a career in acoustics to help play a ...

A research group has discovered that using a device that stimulates the inner ear with a specific wavelength of sound reduces motion sickness. Even a single minute of stimulation with a unique sound, ...

SINGAPORE — The number of reported incidents of noise-induced deafness in the workplace spiked sharply from 168 cases in 2021 to 624 last year mainly owing to more awareness of the condition and ...