Noise research

Europe in Motion

How is noise pollution affecting EU citizens and their children?

More than 20% of EU citizens live in areas where traffic noise levels harm health. The European Court of Auditors claims lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution.

24/01/2025

Scenes

Watch: Malaysian scientists save marine mammals by listening to the sounds of the sea

In partnership with Media City

Scientists at MareCet Research Organisation listen carefully as the sea shares secrets about marine conservation

06/05/2024

The Big Question

‘Don’t listen to your gut’: How to make a good business decision

Leading business strategist Olivier Sibony explains the science behind reducing error and how to make good business decisions.

11/03/2024

Ocean

Noise, the invisible pollutant threatening marine life, explained

In partnership with the European Commission

Noise pollution in our oceans is increasing. To investigate its consequences and possible solutions, we go back in time to September 2002, when a tragic event changed underwater noise research forever. Watch our report by clicking on the video above.

19/10/2023

Health news

The sound of silence: Research suggests our brains can hear silence

Through a series of sonic illusions, scientists have found that from a cognitive perspective people perceive silence similarly to how they perceive sounds.

14/07/2023

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: How should the sea sound?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, we listen to experts discussing underwater noise in all its forms. We hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurting dolphins’ ears, and why slowing down ships could drastically change underwater acoustics.

08/06/2023

Health news

Dyson's new headphones are also an air purifier you can wear

The wearable delivers a "zone" of purified air and cuts out background noise.

30/03/2022

Earth News

The invisible threat of noise pollution: How do we protect quiet?

Noisy environments can be bad for both our mental and physical health.

19/08/2020

World News

Which EU countries have the noisiest neighbours?

Last year, nearly 18 per cent of the European Union's population reported being disturbed by noise from neighbours or the street.

02/01/2018

Next Series

Airlines seek new collaborative heights to fight pollution

Airplanes have huge benefits for travellers, but they're costly for the planet. How can air travel be greener without compromising safety?

22/02/2017