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 ...

We know it’s noisy out there in the restaurant world. Customers’ complaints are growing, critics are including noise commentary in their reviews, and restaurateurs, to some extent, are trying to ...

From echoing hallways and droning air conditioners to loud lectures and whispered secrets, schools can be noisy places. But a new study suggests high background noise can significantly distract some ...