Generator noise is a problem. While portable generators are great for providing emergency power, they can be loud and disruptive to those around you. In some instances, they might even be unusable if ...

From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

Noisy environments can significantly and negatively effect our bodies, and are a great villain to concentration, learning, and productivity in classrooms and offices. Headaches are one momentary ...

Editor's Note: We have strived to maintain accessibility in our Bring Science Home activities by limiting the required technology. We recognize technology is now more widely available than it was when ...

Remote work is convenient, but there can be noisy distractions that break your concentration. Here are eight ways to cut down ...

Scientists have created the loudest-ever underwater sound, measuring more than 270 decibels. The sound, as published in the journal Physical Review Fluids, was created by blasting water microjets with ...

Bass and overall music levels from Glenwood South businesses in downtown Raleigh topped 100 decibels six times over one weekend, a city consultant found. That's as loud as a jackhammer or car horn and ...