An acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer are staring at their devices in a Peruvian restaurant in downtown Washington. “What are you getting?” “Let’s see … it’s fluctuating.” “I ...

What are the loudest sounds at UB? Where are the university’s quietest spots? What unlikely noises here are around 60 decibels, the level typically associated with a normal conversation between two ...

Starting at midnight on one of the busiest nights for Raleigh's nightlife scene, the city will implement new noise limits.

BROCKTON — Some city officials say they hope the newly amended noise ordinance will help improve quality of life in the city and reduce loud noise at night, including parties and fireworks. But other ...

One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

It’s easy to understand why learning may suffer when the teacher’s voice has to compete with a passing 747, but emerging research suggests that quieter noises can have varied effects on student ...

DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

Clarification: The sound test was meant to find the decibel level inside the venue that will not exceed the levels required by the special permit at The Foundry's property line. WEST STOCKBRIDGE — Is ...

The sources of loud noise are everywhere – from movie theaters to concerts to the earbuds that seem to be permanently lodged in young people’s ears. And just as sun exposure accumulates over time and ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is hard. A third of all American adults report getting less than the daily recommended amount of sleep nearly every night. Too little noise, and the mind starts to race.