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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

Bioacoustic breakthroughs, squishing lanternflies, and the value of mangroves | Newsletter #34

Hallå*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Why is the destruction of mangrove forests so injurious? Can the morning chorus alleviate “Eeyore mode”? What

Forest bathing soundscapes, Hebridean Waves, and success for Indigenous S. Americans | Newsletter #33

¿Cómo estás*, friend? 👋 What does it sound like on a beach in the Scottish Inner Hebrides? How can biodiversity

Avian music, sacred cactus, and the deep biosphere | Newsletter #32

Hva skjer*, friend? 👋 How does a seasoned wildlife recordist respond to wasps taking up residence in their shed? How

Seals in a storm, thumbs up for recycling, and urban birdwatching | Newsletter #31

Ahoj*, friend. 👋 How and why does birdsong affect our mental health? What do seals sound like when they hear

Biophilia defined, seagrass supported, and whale research disrupted | Newsletter #30

Jingiwallah*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Just what is biophilia? What sound does a Hodgson’s frogmouth make? Do seagrasses have a role to

Newsletter | #29

Hej*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ What are the origins of sound? Could human encroachment on the habitat of bats unleash future pandemics?

Newsletter | #28

Sannu*, friend. 👋 How can we harness the benefits of the power of listening? Can human activity cause earthquakes? What

Newsletter | #27

Ciao amico*. 👋 Why is the loss of glaciers due to increasing temperatures so significant, and can recordings of this

Newsletter | #26

¿Qué onda*, friend? 👋 Can Deep Time Walks affect our conception of the planet we call home? When did humanity

Newsletter | #25

Halló*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ What does the inside of an Icelandic cave sound like? Is it possible to help increase endangered

Newsletter | #24

Siema*, friend. ✌️ The winners of the first round of earth.fm Grants have been announced! All four successful applicants –

Newsletter | #23

Halò*, friend. 👋 How can a nature sound recordist approach invasive human-generated sounds – and should they? How does the

Newsletter | #22

Cześć*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ What does a dawn chorus sound like during a thunderstorm – at more than 3,000 feet above

Newsletter | #21

¿Quiubo*, friend? 👋 How can we reconnect with the natural world? What good news can be gleaned from data about

Newsletter | #20

Aiy-ye-kwee’*, friend, and welcome to the 20th edition of the earth.fm newsletter! 👋 What books could you read to fully

Newsletter | #19

Bok*, friend. 👋 How can we connect to a simpler way of living? What sad fact unites Leadbeater’s possum and

Newsletter | #18

Ayubowan*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Where is the ‘lion kingdom’? What key books discuss soundscape ecology? How can Buddhist philosophy set out

Newsletter | #17

Salûi, amigu*. 🙋‍♂️ Is it possible to walk mindfully? Can Brazilian President Lula mitigate the crimes perpetrated by Bolsonaro against

Newsletter | #16

Hello, friend. 👋 Are the calls of the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise suitably regal? Is it possible to put a

Newsletter | #15

Olsem wanem*, friend? 👋 What sounds does a volcano make? Do sound baths have verifiable health benefits? How can plants

Newsletter | #14

¿Quiubo*, reader? 👋 What does an unsullied rainforest sound like? And can we hear natural sounds without the intrusion of

Newsletter | #13

Kumusta*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Can bugs sound like alarm clocks? What are the advantages of recording close to home, rather than

Newsletter | #12

Aloha, Earth.fm supporter 👋 This week, we will point you in the right direction to listen to a playlist of

Newsletter | #11

Wáa sá iyatee*, natural soundscape listener? Now the fairylights have been laid to rest in the loft for another year

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