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When Speaker Newt Gingrich greeted Dr. David Lewis in his office overlooking the National Mall, he looked at Dr. Lewis and said: "You know you’re going to be fired for this, don’t you?" "I know," Dr. Lewis replied, "I just hope to stay out of prison." Gingrich had just read Dr. Lewis' commentary in Nature, titled "EPA Science: Casualty of Election Politics".

Acclaimed nature writer Neil Ansell has suffered from progressive hearing loss his whole life. As his world is becoming ever more silent, he suddenly hears something quite unexpected — the haunting call of the great northern diver. It is this extraordinary experience which makes him realise that there might still be remarkable sounds in nature within his reach — if he can only find himself in the right place at the right time. This moving book charts Neil's mission to hear rare and elusive creatures that he had not previously encountered.

Between iPods, music-blasting restaurants, earsplitting sports stadiums, and endless air and road traffic, the place for quiet in our lives grows smaller by the day. In Pursuit of Silence gives contextto our increasingly desperatesense that noise pollution is, in a very real way, an environmental catastrophe.

Fill The Silence with sounds of daily life. Step into a world of sound. Fill the Silence is a real-life audio experience perfect as background noise. Use it to focus while you work, drift off to sleep, or escape to places you’d rather be. From calming moments of nature, birdsong and dog walks, to the energy of wind, rain, traffic, bustling pubs, lively cafés and European cities, every episode is designed to transport you and fill your silence.

Birdsong in a Time of Silence is the story of a man rediscovering his passion for birdsong and nature. Narrated against the backdrop of the current pandemic, the book opens by acknowledging the new awareness of birds and birdsong that was made possible by the coincidence of spring and the experience of lockdown. Starting with a portrait of the blackbird - most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers - the book proceeds through 10 chapters to explore how birds sing, the variety of singing birds and more.

Welcome to Silence is Violence - Stories of Financial Education, a podcast hosted by Chloe B. McKenzie. This series delves into the hidden realities and oppressive origins of financial education. As a traumographer, Chloe maps financial trauma and exposes how systems designed to concentrate wealth and power often leave individuals feeling solely responsible for their hardships. We challenge the traditional narratives of financial education that emphasize personal responsibility and self-reliance, exploring instead how these narratives can perpetuate financial trauma. In collaboration with the ...

Is silence real? Let's dive into our sound world and listen deeply. If you're here to listen intently or if you're here for relaxing sounds, welcome.

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When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand: He stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, the young man took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.

We often find ourselves comparing our internal struggles to the flawless images others project, leaving us feeling isolated and misunderstood. But here’s the truth: you are not alone. Join psychologists Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry as they delve into the little-discussed yet incredibly common challenges that come with striving to be your best self.In each episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," you'll find thoughtful conversations filled with insights, humor, and compassion that reflect the beautiful complexity of being human. Together, we’ll explore the raw realities of issues like...