Miriam Alonso Pexels 17 mars 2022 Is there such a thing as the perfect alarm tone? We think so (and this is what it might sound like) Stuart McFarlane, RMIT University et Adrian Dyer, RMIT University An effective alarm is one which should minimise ‘sleep inertia’ – that stage of grogginess we feel between being asleep and becoming fully alert.
5 avril 2021 Snooze blues? How using your favourite song as an alarm can help you wake up more alert Stuart McFarlane, RMIT University; Adrian Dyer, RMIT University et Jair Garcia, RMIT University Waking up to a tuneful melody or favourite song can make us feel more alert than the traditional high-pitched ringing or buzzing of an alarm clock.
Shutterstock 1 février 2021 Wakey wakey: a history of alarm clocks and the mechanics of time Matthew S. Champion, Australian Catholic University From birdsong to window-tapping professionals to bleeping symphonies, morning alarms have come a long way.
The nuclear power plant in Pickering, Ont., was the subject of a false alarm. (Shutterstock) 13 janvier 2020 The fallout from a false nuclear alarm Jack L. Rozdilsky, York University, Canada A nuclear alarm was issued on Jan. 12, 2020. The alarm had been mistakenly sent during a training exercise and was retracted, but the impact will erode trust in public safety efforts.