Repeated exposure to loud noises can kill the hair cells entirely. So what? We have 16,000 of them in each cochlea, but that number pales in comparison to the eye's 100 million photoreceptors, which do to light what hair cells do to sound. In addition, once those hair cells die,...
Unsafe decibel levels of sound are those that measure above 70dB. Noise-induced hearing loss can occur overtime from frequent exposure to loud noises, including common tools and products like landscaping equipment (75 dB), food processors (95 dB), and motorcycles (100 dB). And sounds at or ...
However, sometimes the intensity of the sound causes the cells to bend too far, and they end up damaged. Some might even die. Over time, if you continue to expose yourself to loud noises, the damage will accumulate. While you can lose between 30%-50% of your hair cells before you not...
Jimmy 1:șefule se întoarce Benet:o nu Și raza intra prin geamul deschis al lise și ricosa și intra in Lincoln și se remicsora Toată lumea mai puțin Benet abonati lui echipa sa surorile mai mici și Lincoln erau șocați ...
The loud noise of the cars or the sound of a plane can force its way into the deepest forest, yet it’s not only humans that are bothered by the noise. Bioacoustician Bernie Krause has been studying the effect of noise pollution on wildlife, and has come across some interesting behaviors...
Acute temporary noise-induced hearing loss can occur from attending a loud concert or sporting event, going to a gun range without earmuffs or being near an explosion. It can make noises sound “stuffy” or far away, especially when talking on the phone or in a crowded room. Repeated expos...
Update:Morehere. And todayUT’s leadershipis at least making the right noises, confirming that at least one university system in Texas isn’t completely tone-deaf. Saturday, 10 July 2010 So long and thanks for all the fish A few parting comments as I “virtually” turn out the lights: ...