Sound is pressure — the louder the sound, the greater the pressure. The greater the pressure, the more damage it can do to your ears. If you’re in a noisy environment, it’s important to know how ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Organisers of the Newquay festival are applying to extend live music performances.