Noise can affect sleep for better or worse. White noise machines that emit just that — consistent noise — fall squarely in the “better” category. Thumping upstairs neighbors or a door slamming are in ...

An airplane overhead, as seen from Gravelly Point (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott) With the opening of a new concourse at Reagan National Airport, aircraft noise above Arlington remains at a high volume ...

Ribadesella, a rural town in Asturias poked fun at tourists who make noise complaints when visiting. The town's Twitter page shared a poster warning of its church bells, roosters, and cowbells. "If ...

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City noise is a real killer. The din of an urban environment — which has long been linked to hearing issues — can also lead to a series of heart problems, coming right behind air pollution as a danger ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report suggests that the noise pollution produced by deep-sea mining activities could have far-reaching effects on the marine environment, ...

Offices, particularly the open plans touted for their creative collisions, were designed to foster interaction. Designers and promoters of the open plan compared it to “a busy restaurant or lively ...

Construction workers encounter multiple hazards on the job, but, more often than not, noise is not considered as critical as some of the other present dangers. There is no question that construction ...

In 2011, Germany’s Frankfurt Airport—the country’s busiest—unveiled its fourth runway. This addition sparked major protests, and for years demonstrators returned to the airport every Monday. “It’s ...