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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why listening to rainfall is so relaxing? With the exception of thunderstorms, rainfall typically measures around 50 dBA. In addition, rain emits a sound that is similar to ...

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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.

We live in a noisy world, from traffic and aircraft congestion to construction sites, TV shows, and many other sources. But understanding dB measurements can help, as we will soon see. Noise is an ...

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 ...

VTOL noise is emerging as the key constraint on urban air mobility, shaping aircraft design, routing, vertiport planning and ...