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Why does the sound of running water help us sleep better?
The sound of ocean waves, the murmur of a stream, the patter of rain - many people say that these sounds of water help them fall asleep easily. Why is that?
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Articles about Noise
189 published items.
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Why doesn't white noise appear on TVs anymore?
White noise is a common problem with 20th century TV models.
Space science
How loud is the noise from billionaire Elon Musk's rocket launch?
Professor Gee, who has spent his career studying the high-intensity sounds from rocket launches like NASA's Artemis I, said the sound from the Starship launch had its ow…
New technology
Google's quantum chip beats fastest supercomputer
Experiments on Google's 67-qubit Sycamore processor show that operations enter
Oceanography
Decoding the mysterious sounds from the world's deepest ocean trench
New research reveals the exact origin of a mysterious biotwang in the Pacific Ocean, first detected near the Mariana Trench.
Computer science
Have you ever wondered how to ask Google what a lion sounds like?
Google has quietly added the sounds of some popular animals to its search engine. Here's how to enable it.
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Why do we hear someone calling our name when we enter the wilderness?
Auditory pareidolia is a phenomenon in which people can hear familiar sounds in quiet situations.
Videos
Video: Noises in the bushes and the scene of a king cobra dying suddenly with a horrified face
The king cobra did not seem to believe what was happening to him.
Videos
Hearing the noise, the man witnessed a scary scene in the tree
A Gold Coast man filmed a python swallowing a marsupial whole in his backyard.
Health
Noisy traffic increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
According to research, for every 10dBA (decibel - a unit of noise measurement), the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and heart fai…
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How did ancient people communicate with each other?
Today, we can connect with each other everywhere within seconds and access almost limitless amounts of information, through many advanced tools.
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Can snoring people hear their own snoring?
Do people who snore in their sleep not hear their own snoring? Scientists have sought the answer.
Videos
Hearing the noise, the woman was shocked when she saw the scene before her eyes
A woman was shocked when she recorded the moment a snake entered her home and tried to swallow an egg whole.
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Why can some deserts make strange sounds?
In some deserts around the world, sand dunes emit a loud, deep rumbling sound that can last up to 15 minutes and can be heard up to 6 miles (10km) away, this sometimes h…
Animal world
African penguins are at risk of extinction due to noise pollution
The number of African penguins on St Croix Island in the Gulf of Algoa has plummeted since South Africa began allowing ships in the area to refuel at sea.