Mysterious hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear

A mysterious hum is annoying residents of the city of West Haven, Connecticut, causing sleep disruption and anxiety. The city ...

‘Excruciating’ Humming Noise Remains a Years-Long Mystery and ‘Serious Public Health Issue’ for This City

“Many residents have reported increased levels of stress, anxiety and physical discomfort” states a petition in West Haven, Conn.

West Haven residents urge city leaders to act on persistent, mysterious hum sound

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Residents in West Haven say they are growing frustrated due to a mysterious humming sound that hasn’t gone away. Kimberly Nunes says she first started to hear the noise back ...

'Can't unhear it': West Haven residents share what it's like to live with the persistent hum

I'm used to freight trains. They come and go. But this is constant,” said Kevin McGrath, one of the neighbors.
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Low-frequency noise is pervasive. Does that matter?

Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts. By Lourdes Medrano/Undark Published Apr 17, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

Mysterious hum haunts American town, disturbed residents say, 'It gets in your chest'

Residents of a coastal American town are being plagued by a mysterious low-frequency hum, some hear it constantly, others not at all. The sound has caused sleepless nights, anxiety, and health worries ...