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Tarsiers Have Mad Ultrasonic Skills
Tarsiers—a five-inch long creature—are the only primates to communicate solely in ultrasound.
Read MoreNoisy Planet Featured On Jeopardy!
During a Kids Week episode of the TV show Jeopardy, viewers learned about the Noisy Planet campaign and the importance of protecting their hearing.
Read MoreA Rock Hyrax Can Wail, Squeak, and Tweet
The hyrax, a rodent found in Africa and the Middle East, sings in orderly and arranged sounds called syntax.
Read MoreSafe Listening at Outdoor Sporting Events
Outdoor sporting events in stadiums and at race tracks can be very loud—with levels in the stands reaching 96 decibels in the stands. Pack hearing protection for your family.
Read MoreNoisy Cities May Lead to Hearing Loss
City noise is a contributing factor to hearing loss, according to a 2012 study. The research found that 80 percent of New Yorkers are exposed to enough noise to damage their hearing.
Read MoreHospital Gives Green Light to Noise Awareness
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, installed a noise-level monitor designed to look like a traffic light to help reduce noise levels in the hospital.
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