Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Native to Southeast Asia, a tiny freshwater fish packs a ...

Anyone who has lived near an airport can attest that airplane engines are loud. If you've ever lived near a military air base ...

A touchy subject in aviation circles is the effect of jet engine noise on human nerves and bodies. Some of the airmen hate to mention it; they fear that people who live near jet bases will blame all ...