Miriam Alonso Pexels 17 marzo 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 y 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 abril 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 y 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 febrero 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 enero 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 The alarm had been mistakenly sent during a training exercise and was retracted, but the impact will erode trust in public safety efforts.