Calgary student has been studying decibel levels in hand dryers since age nine
My kids get nervous as soon as they even see a hand dryer. They start crying when it's on. I thought they were exaggerating, it never occurred to me that sound levels for kids are different because they are smaller (though it makes complete sense). That, coupled with higher sensitivity to noise and more delicate hearing canals of youngsters kind of make me feel like a bad parent for trying to let them use the dryers anyway (Even though I have long since given up). This kids research proves my kids right, and I am not easily convinced ;) Great accomplishment for I should listen to my kids.<p>Already an impressive combination of curiosity and perseverance to get a scientific paper published for any non-academic, let alone a 13 year old!!<p>edit: The absolute worst things are these <a href="https://www.ehanddryers.com/hand-dryers/tap-hand-dryers" rel="nofollow">https://www.ehanddryers.com/hand-dryers/tap-hand-dryers</a>, my kids just plain refuse to wash their hands out of fear of accidentally triggering the dryer