October 2009
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Salmon "insensitive" to noise
A “significant” increase in underwater noise is believed to have had “little effect” on salmon migrating through harbours and ports. However, as salmon are relatively “insensitive” to noise compared to other fish and marine animals, other species might react. more…
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- 27/10/2009
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Don't Shout - Advice for Open Plan Offices
Shouting less at your colleagues across the room is just one way to help turn open plan offices into a good working environment, according to a report being presented at Euronoise, an international conference on noise control, Edinburgh October. more…
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- 23/10/2009
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University Music Students Risk Health Problems Following Excessive Noise Exposure
University music students are ignoring advice about the importance of protecting their hearing, thus risking developing long-term health problems, a study has found. About 80 percent of those participating in research on the effect of noise exposure on university. more…
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- 22/10/2009
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Poor Acoustics Linked To P.E. Teachers’ Voice Problems
An Icelandic study into the connection between bad acoustics in sports halls and voice problems in P.E. teachers has found “unacceptable” working conditions in halls. A study being presented at Euronoise, the European conference on noise control in Edinburgh,. more…
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- 22/10/2009
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How 'Chronic' Aircraft Noise Affects Children
A pilot study on the effect of aircraft noise on South African children’s cognitive functioning has revealed impaired reading performance among pupils exposed to high levels of airport noise. A paper to be presented at Euronoise, an international conference. more…
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- 22/10/2009
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Acoustics improved at Guide Dogs training centre
Acoustic experts are used to examining and alleviating the effect of noise in the workplace. But acoustic consultants Donald Quinn and Paul Bassett of Hepworth Acoustics in Warrington had a job with a difference in Scotland recently. They were. more…
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- 22/10/2009
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New Acoustic Online Products and Services Guide
If you know your accelerometer from your hydrophone, chances are you’ll find the Institute Of Acoustics’ new online acoustics, products, services and instrumentation guide a boon. Or maybe you want to know where to go for acoustic testing, noise. more…
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- 16/10/2009
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Conference Examines Impact of Noise on Human Health
A one-day Environmental Noise Conference is being held at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff on Wednesday November 11. The conference will examine the impact of noise on human health, as environmental noise annoys us and affects our. more…
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- 15/10/2009
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Scottish Noise Complaints Quadruple: Euronoise
Noise complaints have quadrupled in Scotland following the beefing up of noise legislation according to a paper being presented at the international Euronoise conference in Edinburgh. Amplified music, shouting children and adults, loud television, barking dogs, rowdy parties and. more…
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- 14/10/2009
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New Ties
The Institute of Acoustics is pleased to announce the release of hand-made, one hundred percent silk ties, designed especially for members. The striking ties feature wavelets and are available in three colours – navy, brown and blue (pictured). Designed. more…
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- 12/10/2009
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Acoustics Research Funding Vital: Rayleigh Medal Winner
Rayleigh Medal winner Professor Colin Hansen has reiterated the importance of continued funding for acoustics research, despite the global financial crisis. Noise pollution was one of the “more serious examples of environmental pollution that we face today,” according to. more…
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- 12/10/2009