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Halimat Olunlade 6/3/26 Halimat Olunlade 6/3/26

Gene therapy approved for inherited hearing loss

Dr. Daniel Fink discusses a new gene therapy approved for treating inherited hearing loss.

Halimat Olunlade 6/1/26 Halimat Olunlade 6/1/26

The noisiest sport on earth?

Dr. Daniel Fink discusses Formula 1 and racing-related noise exposure.

Halimat Olunlade 5/27/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/27/26

May is National Speech-Language Hearing Month

Dr. Daniel Fink discusses a new gene therapy approved for treating inherited hearing loss.

Halimat Olunlade 5/20/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/20/26

Is it safe to wear earbuds while sleeping?

Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the age old question of whether earbuds are safe to wear while sleeping.

Halimat Olunlade 5/18/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/18/26

Noise pollution is affecting birds’ reproduction, stress levels, and more

Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the age old question of whether earbuds are safe to wear while sleeping.

Halimat Olunlade 5/13/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/13/26

Pickleball’s phantom pops are not a joke

Kathleen Romito, MD dives into the science behind pickleball noise — and why it’s more than an annoyance problem.

Halimat Olunlade 5/11/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/11/26

Climate change might be bad for children’s and teen’s hearing

Dr. Daniel Fink reviews new research on connections between climate change and effects on adolescent hearing health.

Halimat Olunlade 5/6/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/6/26

What 311 noise data tells us

Jeanine Botta, MPH reviews what recent 311 noise data tells us about the real state of noise and noise complaints in our neighborhoods.

Halimat Olunlade 5/4/26 Halimat Olunlade 5/4/26

An historical day for aviation

Quiet American Skies’ Maria Becce covers the first ever test flight of the JOBY e-VTOL electric helicopter, which promises cleaner, quieter air travel.

Halimat Olunlade 4/29/26 Halimat Olunlade 4/29/26

Loud gym music doesn’t increase workout intensity

Dr. Daniel Fink covers new research on noise and exercise intensity.

Halimat Olunlade 4/27/26 Halimat Olunlade 4/27/26

When recreation becomes a misdemeanor: What Carmel’s decision signals about pickleball noise

Kathleen Romito, MD examines how Carmel, California is confronting the public‑health and planning challenges created by rising pickleball noise.

Halimat Olunlade 4/22/26 Halimat Olunlade 4/22/26

Johnson County faces a new noise challenge in backyard pickleball courts

Kathleen Romito, MD examines how Johnson County is confronting the urban planning and noise challenges created by new private backyard pickleball courts.