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Hear With Mumbli: How the Pandemic Silence Project Is Making Noise
The noisy world we live in suddenly became a whole lot quieter when the Coronavirus pandemic hit. So much so, that science journalist Andreas von Bubnoff and designer and art director Veronica Semeco decided to capture the change of the world’s soundscapes through a new initiative – the Pandemic Silence Project.
Why Do We Prefer Some People’s Voices Over Others?
Have you ever wondered why someone’s voice may change around certain people? We’ve been doing some research on why this is and why we prefer certain voices over others.
Keep Quiet – Lockdown’s (Nearly!) Over
Check out Nick’s article for his exploration on sound and interaction post-lockdown. Do you think we’ll feel the same after this second lockdown?
Finding the Words: The Vocabulary of Sound
When’s the last time you tried to describe a sound or a piece of music to somebody? How did it go? If I had to guess, I’d probably say ‘not well’. Why? Because there’s just no common language for sound.
Hear With Mumbli: Reverberation Time With Karishma Prasad
Did you know that our experience of noise isn’t just about Decibel levels? Read our interview with data science students and Mumbli intern Karishma Prasad to learn all about reverberation time.
Video Calls: How Can We Stop Household Noises Affecting Our Work?
You’ve just sat down for a video call with your boss and your next door neighbour has started mowing the lawn. We’ve all been there. But what can we do to stop these noises interrupting us?
Hearing the World in Colour: Sound-to-Colour Synesthesia
Imagine this. You’re at a concert with friends when someone leans over and shouts in your ear: ‘what colour is this song?’ Would you have an answer for them?
The Sound of Silence: Peace During a Pandemic
The world is too noisy. Anyone who’s been following Mumbli over the last couple of years will have heard this mantra repeated over and over again. And then a pandemic hit.
Does Anyone Actually Enjoy Going to Noisy Places? Only 1.3% of Us, Apparently!
After months of silence, cafes have reopened, restaurants are filling up again and outdoor concerts are all the rage. In a nutshell, the world just got a whole lot noisier.
Does Certain Sounds Like Chewing or Nails on a Chalkboard Drive You Crazy? Misophonia Explained
There’s a fair chance that there’s a sound that drives you up the wall.
Why Do Some Sounds Feel So Good?
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t even think about your hearing until it affects how you communicate with people or listen to music.
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) : Brain Tingles
By now you probably know that we are absolutely obsessed with sound and are on a journey to explore every single topic to do with it.