You'll want to pay attention if you live in or run a business in town-cities are tightening noise rules and the penalties can ...

The Davis city council approved eliminating all noise decibel limits for parks, schools, dogs, power tools, and vehicle repairs, allowing the city to decide what is "ordinary and reasonable" without ...

A new study from the University of Oulu has found that nighttime noise exposure is associated with changes in blood ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

IndyCars produce sound levels averaging 110 to 120 decibels (dB) at 50 feet, peaking at 130 dB during full-throttle passes at 240 miles per hour, comparable to a jet engine at takeoff, driven by their ...

A large study finds that people exposed to louder nighttime traffic noise show higher cholesterol and blood fat levels.