Earworms and their grip on the modern mind
The article discusses earworms or songs stuck in the head, noting a 98 percent incidence in a study and explaining why repetitive tunes linger. It cites Earlworm.com tips such as listening to the full song, using cinnamon candy, or attempting distractions despite warnings about resisting the earworm. It references global worming and mentions artists like Katie Melua and Vengaboys.
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What is Noise Cancellation and How It Works
Noise cancellation technology aims to minimize unwanted sounds by detecting ambient noise with microphones, computing a counteracting wave with a digital signal processor, and emitting it through headphones or speakers. While not perfect yet, improvements continue to reduce ambient noise and enable quieter environments.
Summer sounds threaten hearing protect ears at play and work
A health briefing warns that loud summer activities from lawn mowers to roller coasters and fireworks can cause noise induced hearing loss. It cites NIOSH guidelines for safe exposure times at 95 to 110 dB and urges using hearing protection at outdoor concerts and fireworks events to enjoy summer safely.
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Henry Ford Health System
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
NIOSH
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