WHO Says Traffic Noises Lead to Sleep Disturbances

WHO Says Traffic Noises Lead to Sleep Disturbances

They were recently classified as a type of harmful pollution

Insomnia Worsens Tinnitus

Insomnia Worsens Tinnitus

Doctors highlight unknown potential for a public health care crisis

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 21st, 2012
Anthropogenic Noises Influence Animal and Plant Behavior

Anthropogenic Noises Influence Animal and Plant Behavior

New study takes a closer look at this correlation

Heavy Sleepers Can Endure Rough Noises

Heavy Sleepers Can Endure Rough Noises

They can rest in noisy situation

A Bad Mix: Traffic Noise and Sleep

A Bad Mix: Traffic Noise and Sleep

The sounds affect morning performances

Complex Sound Patterns Are No Mystery for the Brain

Complex Sound Patterns Are No Mystery for the Brain

The auditory cortex recognizes them readily

Noises Used to Amplify Light Signals

Noises Used to Amplify Light Signals

The method provides more clarity

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 28th, 2010
Wearing a Helmet Could Be Dangerous

Wearing a Helmet Could Be Dangerous

Though you need it to be safe

Making Music Improves Hearing

Making Music Improves Hearing

First scientific pieces of evidence emerge

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 10th, 2009
The Source of Earth's 'Hum' Finally Discovered

The Source of Earth's 'Hum' Finally Discovered

It has puzzled researchers for more than a decade

Innovation Could Stop Brakes from Squealing

Innovation Could Stop Brakes from Squealing

The noise often irritates drivers

Human Ears Also Create Sounds of Their Own

Human Ears Also Create Sounds of Their Own

They don't just capture those around us

The Brain Filters Out Unimportant Sounds

The Brain Filters Out Unimportant Sounds

Especially during challenging cognitive tasks