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Paris birds still sing too high despite quieter city
Paris cut noise pollution by 3 dB, but its great tits still sing higher than country birds. A 2003 vs 2023 study explains.... Read more →
The Most Powerful Sound Ever Documented, in 1883
In 1883, the Krakatoa eruption produced the most powerful sound ever documented. How was it measured, and at what human cost?... Read more →
Sound Tourism and Other Acoustic Curiosities
Discover remarkable places where sound is the attraction—from singing dunes to architectural echoes—via the dossier “Sound tourism and other curiosities”.... Read more →
Sharawadji Effect: the Unpredictable Beauty of Sound
Discover the Sharawadji Effect, an inexplicable sonic beauty born from unpredictable soundscapes and perceptual chaos.... Read more →
Belgium Takes the Lead in Reducing Ocean Noise Pollution
Belgium launches an awareness campaign to tackle underwater noise pollution in the North Sea, offering innovative solutions that could inspire global action.... Read more →
3D Structure of Earthquake-Induced Sound Waves
Using over 4,500 GNSS sensors, a Japanese research team has created a 3D model of sound wave propagation generated by an earthquake—unveiling unprecedented interactions between Earth and the atmosphere.... Read more →
Listening to the Planet: A Global Synthesis
A groundbreaking study compiles global acoustic data to analyze biodiversity and human impact through soundscapes.... Read more →
Sounds to Save Coral Reefs
The diffusion of recorded sounds from healthy coral reefs could accelerate the regeneration of damaged corals. Discover this innovative method, its promising results, and its potential to preserve marine biodiversity.... Read more →