The Effects of Noise Pollution on Your Health
Noise pollution does more than distract or annoy you, according to recent studies. Research in the U.K. and by national parks in the U.S. reveal sound pollution is affecting your health, as well as the well-being of wild animals. Find out more about how and why too much noise affects your health below. View […]
Why Sound in Movies Is So Powerful
When you think about the movie “Jaws,” what comes to mind first? One of the most popular answers is that unmistakable sound — dun dun, dun dun. While only some movie scores become a part of pop culture, as is the case for “Jaws,” all film scores create an ambiance and atmosphere that draws you […]
Why We Lose Our Hearing
What’s one of the most common health concerns in the United States? You may be surprised to learn it’s hearing loss. Around 48 million people in the country — that’s 20% of the population — have trouble hearing. So, what causes our loss of hearing, and can we prevent it? How We Hear To understand […]
The Speed of Sound – How Fast Sound Travels In Different Materials
You probably remember from your science classes in school that the speed of sound is a constant. However, that constant speed is not necessarily the speed at which the sound reaches you. The material which sound is transferred through must be taken into consideration. For example, how does density affect the speed of sound? Since […]
How Soundproofing Benefits Auditory Learners
People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing, others learn by seeing and a unique few learn by listening. Teachers may employ different lessons to engage these varied learning styles, but most overlook a simple solution for auditory learners — soundproofing. Here, we’ll outline some basic insight into the different learning styles, as well […]