The Loudest Airplane in the World: ‘Thunder’
The XF-84H aircraft became a nightmare for both pilots and air traffic controllers due to its noise, which could be heard from a distance of up to 40 kilometers, earning ...
Tag: noise pollution
Noisy vehicles increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study by an international group of experts on noise has found strong evidence that traffic noise increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Increasing noise pollution affecting human ...
The reason people living near busy streets are more likely to develop high blood pressure
A study shows that traffic noise may increase the risk of hypertension.If you live near a busy road, you might feel like the constant roar of engines, loud honking, and ...
Deep-sea mining may hinder whale communication capabilities
Recent research indicates that the sounds generated from mining activities, including noise from remote-controlled vehicles on the ocean floor, coincide with the communication frequency of whales.The noise from deep-sea mining ...
Whales “groan” due to the ocean’s pollution sounds
Noise pollution in the ocean is a lesser-known issue that profoundly affects the lives of marine organisms, yet surprisingly simple solutions exist.After the 9/11 disaster, an unexpected phenomenon was recorded ...
African penguins at risk of extinction due to noise pollution
The population of African penguins on St. Croix Island in Algoa Bay has significantly declined since South Africa began allowing ships in the area to refuel at sea.Recently, a scientific ...
