If you live near a busy street, this new breakthrough from Switzerland could offer some long-awaited relief. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) ...

"The question is: how much of this effect is due to particle pollution, and how much is noise?” the study author asked. If you’ve ever worked in a retail environment in which the same playlist is spun ...

Music and traffic noise can reshape mental imagery, affecting vividness, emotion, and how far and how long imagined journeys ...

Tinnitus — a ringing or whistling sound in the ears — plagues millions worldwide. Though the estimates of those bothered by the condition vary, a new study suggests they may have something in common: ...

After nearly 20 years of working in radio, being involved in the design process of Westwood One’s Washington, DC, studio facility was something of a departure from my experience. I learned that sound ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new study shows something many homeowners already feel — traffic noise can hurt home values. Researchers looked at what happens when cities build sound barriers along busy highways ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After the relative quiet of the pandemic, New York City has come roaring back. Just listen: Jackhammers. Honking cars and trucks. Rumbling subway trains. Sirens. Shouting. Over the ...

Contrary to popular belief, wind farms are not as soothing as they look. Noise from turbines has long been a topic of concern, with some claiming that it can have detrimental effects on sleep. New ...