13-year and 17-year cicada broods emerging together may aid tinnitus sufferers by creating a "wall of sound."

13-year and 17-year cicada broods emerging simultaneously may aid tinnitus sufferers. The "wall of sound" created by the heightened presence of cicada noises could help those with tinnitus, a condition where sufferers hear a sound not present externally, often a high-pitched ringing. Fatima Husain, a researcher at the Beckman Institute, says this natural phenomenon could provide unexpected relief.

May 21, 2024
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