Filter Have You Heard?
Can Electric Hand Dryers Hurt Your Hearing?
A study conducted by a teenager found that some electric hand dryers in public restrooms could be loud enough to harm your hearing over time.
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3D-Printed Microneedles Study Demonstrates Improved Medication Access to Inner Ear in Animal Model
The anatomy of the human ear makes it difficult to deliver medications to treat inner-ear conditions. Could 3D-printed microneedles help?
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Free Sound Level Meter App from CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Do you work in a loud restaurant, a concert or sports venue, or at a construction site? Ever wonder if the noise could be damaging your hearing? There’s an app for that!
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How Effective are Earplugs in Protecting Your Hearing During Loud Concerts?
A 2016 study showed that wearing earplugs at loud concerts can help to prevent temporary hearing loss.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
Earwax in your ear doesn’t need to be cleaned. It is the cleaner!
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Hear the Sounds of Nature
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA)—a partner of Noisy Planet—offers interesting sounds of nature and the science of acoustics on their Explore Sound website.
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