Browsing Tag
Noise
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Sleep And The City: How To Improve Your Sleep When Living In A City
Living in the city has its perks. The restaurant scene, improved access to transport, and closer proximity to…
Too Much Noise Really Stresses Birds Out
Birds exposed to noise pollution created by natural gas compressors show symptoms similar to those humans exhibit when…
A Most Haunting Sound Situation Between Canada & USA
The low rumbling that’s been reverberating in the Canadian city’s ears for six years is getting louder –…
The Sounds Of The City Reflects Its Culture And Integrity. What’s Yours?
Researchers at MIT are asking people to record the sounds of their streets, which can reveal the social…
Where To Find The Quietest Places
New data from National Park Service scientists shows that “most people live in environments where night skies and…
How Can We Make Cities Quieter?
Noise is bad for our health. It is also endemic to city life. Designers to the rescue! Noisy…
Harnessing City Sounds For Better Urban Living
Counting cars, finding where shootings have occurred, and counting wildlife: all of this can be done by listening…
The Science of Quieter Cities
Tired of listening to your neighbor’s shoes, the garbage truck, and the sound of car traffic? What if…