Noise pollution, on the other hand ... “As sounds emerge out of the background, that triggers your central nervous system to say, ‘Oh my God, a lion is sneaking up on me!’” ...

According to the World Health Organization, noise pollution is linked to disturbed sleep and poor work performance. It can also impact cardiovascular health and, in early childhood, have a ...

A new study shows that even low levels of air pollution and traffic noise increase stroke risk, especially when combined.

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise pollution. By Joshua Rapp Learn There’s nothing worse than a noisy neighbor ...

Unwanted background sounds are sometimes called noise. When the sound level of this noise rises to higher levels, we refer to this as noise pollution. Sound levels are measured on a scale known as ...

Besides impaired hearing, noise pollution has been linked to increased ... “At the same time, background noise — features of the soundscape — are critical to orienting yourself in an ...

"Our study shows the importance of considering behavioural plasticity in conservation efforts and developing strategies to mitigate the effects of noise pollution on wildlife. It also highlights ...

Experts at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge examined the impact of vehicle noise pollution on yellow warblers in the Galapagos Islands. They found songbirds living in roadside ...

In 2020, 5,287 noise complaints were made, accounting for 26.9 per cent of total pollution complaints that year. Around half of noise pollution comes from a person’s neighbourhood, public places ...