Of the vehicles we've measured so far using this methodology, the Genesis Electrified GV70 is the quietest at a 70-mph cruise ...

When we talk about sound, how loud it seems to us doesn't always match its actual intensity. We measure sound intensity in decibels (dB), which tells us the amount of sound energy in a particular ...

Engineers are not just adding more insulation, they are reinventing how interior noise is captured, modeled, and judged so ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

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 ...

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

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center found that noise in patient rooms sometimes reaches twice the maximum 30-40 decibel level recommended by the World Health Organization, ...

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