Chronic exposure to unwanted aircraft, traffic and construction noise may harm psychological and cardiovascular health. (Getty Images) If you live in a city, near a highway or within several miles of ...

The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the ...

Accidents and near misses in recent years between cars and pedestrians, coupled with vehicle noise and dead vegetation, have reignited a conversation about extending the sound wall that divides a ...

Organisms on earth have a variety of defense mechanisms that allow effective survival. Types of environmental stimuli trigger these defense mechanisms, which can be effective in protecting the ...

Noise pollution is a major health concern in cities worldwide. These audible maps show you just how bad it is. About two years ago, Karim Douïeb saw a map of Brussels, where he lived, in a local paper ...

Ear fatigue isn’t always obvious. Unlike sudden hearing loss, it builds quietly. The inner ear and auditory nerves are ...

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has directed four major developers in Hinjewadi to take immediate ...

Ok, fast forward with me 20-30 years from now. I always like to think of the future as a perfectly balanced tech-oriented green society. Not like in the movies, Blade Runner especially! I believe that ...

Michael d’Estries is a co-founder of the green celebrity blog Ecorazzi. He has been writing about culture, science, and sustainability since 2005. His work has appeared on Business Insider, and CNN.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report suggests that the noise pollution produced by deep-sea mining activities could have far-reaching effects on the marine environment, ...

Events in Bayfront Park are creeping out of their COVID-19 hibernation, but for residents living in downtown Miami, the noise never stopped. Cars and motorcycles with deafening motors and modified ...