Offshore wind farm construction is noisy – but gadgets used to protect marine mammals are working

A new acoustic recorder could track the movements of marine mammals more accurately.

Isla Graham, Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen • conversation
Jan. 19, 2023 • ~7 min

If all the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter?

Noise pollution is a serious problem, and cars make a lot of it. But roads are also a factor.

Erica D. Walker, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2022 • ~6 min

How the humble hedge works hard to protect Britain's urban environment

Planting a hedge can boost biodiversity, tackle noise, air and soil pollution and help towards meeting carbon emissions targets.

Tijana Blanusa, Principal Horticultural Scientist (RHS)/RHS Fellow, University of Reading • conversation
June 4, 2021 • ~6 min

How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow?

Arctic foxes have a few special talents that help them sneak up on unseen prey and pounce.

Jacob Job, Research Associate in Department of Fish, Wildlfe, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University • conversation
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~7 min

Make drones sound less annoying by factoring in humans at the design stage

We've devised a way to factor in noise annoyance levels in drone design.

Antonio J Torija Martinez, Lecturer in Acoustic Engineering, University of Salford • conversation
Dec. 21, 2020 • ~5 min

Noisy humans make birds sleep with one eye open – but lockdown offered a reprieve

Noise pollution can cause long-term stress and harm to wildlife.

Graeme Shannon, Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University • conversation
June 25, 2020 • ~6 min

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