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Global Sound Archive: Soundmaps Projects and the Perspective of Future

Since Google Earth was launched in 2005 and following its development over the past 15 years, every square kilometre of

Silence definition: Is silence a sound after all?

Hello, darkness, my old friend. In this article, we will explore the definition of silence, particularly in relation to recent

Could AI allow us to speak to animals like Doctor Doolittle?

Discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently inescapable, whether it’s being positioned as a messianic salve for all of the

Less Is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World

Before diving into degrowth, economic anthropologist and author Jason Hickel previously researched the gap between the Global South and Global

Cherish the Earth like a lover: An introduction to the ecosexuality movement

Sex. Don’t let those three letters put you off: the idea of ecosex is simply an exuberant framework for sharing

The best sounds and noises for quality sleep

There are many reasons to search for the best sounds to help you sleep. A loud city, noisy neighbors, or

The best bee-friendly plants

In a world that is experiencing human-driven habitat loss, a changing climate, and air, water, and soil pollution, the current

Why bees are important, and how we can help them

What’s so special about bees? You may be surprised to find that there are many more types of bees than

Soundscapes of ‘Lesser’ Nature (part one)

“Soundscapes of Lesser Nature” is a soundscape ecology research project which focuses on deep listening as a visceral way to

What are mangrove forests, why are they under threat, and what can be done to save them?

In terms of types of biodiverse habitats, rainforests and coral reefs are seen as the glamorous options. Swampy wetland is

The benefits of birdsong to mental health

In a follow-up to our recent article on the dawn chorus, earth.fm would like to profile an additional element of

Everything you need to know about the dawn chorus

It can be all too easy to take the natural world around us – or its vestiges – for granted.

The sounds of ice and why we should be listening

What does ice sound like? For those of us whose experience of the substance is limited to the occasional wintry

The power of Deep Time Walks

We’ve talked before about eco revelations and how they can change the way we view our place in the world,

Experiencing nature beyond words

I saw nature directly. It was pure and radiant, what I imagined heaven to be. I saw the mountains and

The simple pleasures of being in touch with ourselves and the natural world

Science is always trying to explain the longevity of certain groups of people, from around the world, who frequently live

Top five books on soundscape ecology

Following our article ‘Soundscape Ecology on Film’, earth.fm brings you the following run down of key texts providing a variety

Conscious walking: Being present in the world around you

Often when I’m walking I see myself trying to get somewhere as fast as possible, without questioning the need to

What are the health benefits of sound baths?

The world of sound is the lifeblood of earth.fm. While our archives of soundscapes promote engagement with and conservation of

In search of natural silence in the Anthropocene

The day will come when man will have to fight noise as inexorably as cholera and the plague Robert Koch

Writing down the sound

I’ve been a writer my whole life. In fact, I published my first book at the age of ten, a

Field recording – A plea for recording nearby

In this article, I’m going to share some thoughts I’ve had over the last few years. I realize that I’m

Review: The Singing Planet

We started speaking about the world, about the mountain, about the weather, but we are no longer speaking so easily

Brazilian charities on Earth.fm

Earth.fm doesn’t only host an ever-increasing archive of recordings; it is also a platform for raising funds for charities all

On hosting an AudioBlitz

Not long ago I took part in a BioBlitz, near my home in Vermont, in the northeastern US. If you’re

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