Stranded dolphins in Australia
New research into the cause of dolphin “strandings” – incidents in which weakened or dead dolphins are found near shore – has shown that in some species, many stranded creatures share the same problem.
They are nearly deaf, in a world where hearing can be as valuable as sight.
Continue reading… “Beached Dolphins Are Often Found to be Deaf”
Fear not, folks in Japan have created a device to help answer that question.
The pocket-sized device, aptly called the “Age Prediction Machine,” emits high-frequency buzzing noises that are meant to help users determine someone’s age based on how well they can hear it.
The noise levels are broken down by age range: teens, 20s, 30s and 40-plus. People 25 and under will respond to the quieter settings, while those over 40 will only be able to hear the loudest.
Continue reading… “Age Prediction Machine Helps You Figure Out Date’s Age Using Mosquito Noises”
Just the ring of a cell phone can pose a dangerous distraction for drivers, especially when it comes in a classroom setting or includes a familiar song as a ringtone, says a new study.
Continue reading… “Students Exposed To Ringing Cell Phones Score Worse On Tests”
Underwater cacophony caused by commercial and military ships has become so intense that it is killing whales, scientists at the World Conservation Congress say.
Continue reading… “Underwater Acoustic Smog Killing Whales”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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