Tag Archives: People

Back view of young boy standing outdoors with headphones

Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people’s hearing problems?

Noise-cancelling headphones are great for blocking out distractions, but could they be affecting the way people process sound? Some audiologists are concerned that prolonged use might be linked to auditory processing issues, making it harder to focus, communicate, and navigate noisy environments.
Laboratory pipette with drop of blue liquid over petri dish with red biological analysis solution contaminated by infectious bacteria growth for a biotechnology experiment in a science research lab

A promising test for pancreatic cancer . . . from a teenager

If someone said you could change the world, would you believe it? If you had an idea that could save countless lives, would anyone listen? Watch this talk by Jack Andraka, a teen who discovered a revolutionary way to detect certain cancers. Discover what he did, how he did it, and what it took to get people to listen.