Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine
Residents in Arkansas are complaining about the noise generated by Bitcoin mining operations, saying it ruins lives, lowers property values, and drives away wildlife.
The Bitcoin mining industry is often criticized for its vast energy use and noise pollution, but a new state law in Arkansas has given the companies an advantage. [ more ]
Constant city noise can lead to long-term health problems, but a new study shows that strategically pin-pricked ping-pong balls can act as a sound insulator.
By drilling holes in the ping-pong balls, researchers created resonant cavities that filter out specific frequency bands of noise, dampening the overall sound. [ more ]
Opinion: Love the Hollywood Burbank airport? Try living under its flight paths
Residents living near Hollywood Burbank Airport in Studio City, California, are experiencing constant noise pollution and air pollution from low-flying planes.
The increased flight patterns and noise pollution have caused health and safety degradations for residents living in the area. [ more ]