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Monster Noise Levels at Monster Truck Rallies
Spectators of monster truck rallies are exposed to noise levels from 95-100 decibels, which can lead to hearing loss. To prevent this—families should wear hearing protection.
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Musicians May Face Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Musicians face nearly four times greater risk of developing hearing loss and are 57 percent more like to develop tinnitus due to exposure to loud noise.
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Coldplay Singer Chris Martin Has Tinnitus and Some Advice for Kids
Coldplay singer Chris Martin has some good advice for you: Be sure to wear hearing protection. Martin suffers from tinnitus, which was caused by exposure to loud noise.
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It’s a Noisy Planet, but It’s Also a Noisy Sun
Scientists are using sound waves to study the interior of the sun. Frequencies coming from the sun’s interior are almost too low for humans to hear by the time they reach the surface.
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Tarsiers Have Mad Ultrasonic Skills
Tarsiers—a five-inch long creature—are the only primates to communicate solely in ultrasound.
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A 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.
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