Background hums and buzzes affect human behavior, researcher finds

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What happened

Have you ever stopped and listened to the background sounds in a room you are in?

The hum of the ventilation?

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:01 UTC.

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