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Innovative vibroacoustic metamaterials have the potential to improve traditional sound barriers and effectively protect residents from traffic noise. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural
Quieter Wind Turbines with Optimized Blade Structure
Wind turbines have been a source of renewable energy for many years, but their noise pollution has been a persistent issue. However, researchers from Xi’an
Global Network Seeks Dark Matter
Wind turbines have been a source of renewable energy for many years, but their noise pollution has been a persistent issue. However, researchers from Xi’an
New “Speed Camera” to Stop Showoffs
Paris, France is taking steps to reduce noise pollution caused by excessive car traffic. In response to a recent Danish study linking long-term exposure to
Car Noise Increases Dementia Risk
A new study conducted by scientists at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Denmark has found that long-term exposure to noise pollution from road and
Demand for 30 km/h speed limit in German cities
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) has renewed its call for a general inner-city speed limit of 30 km/h to prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Too Many Vehicles Too Loud
A recent study by the German Federal Environment Agency has found that many new cars and motorcycles are unnecessarily loud and contribute significantly to noise
Air Purifier Reduces COVID Aerosols
New Study Finds Many New Cars and Motorcycles are Unnecessarily Loud According to a recent study by the German Federal Environment Agency, many new cars
Simulating complex train noises.
Swiss researchers have developed a highly complex computer model that realistically predicts the noise generated by passing trains in order to minimize noise pollution near