Noise is everywhere. Though some noise can be very harmful, many noises are associated with something positive. For example, for many people the sound of birds chirping marks the arrival of spring, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After receiving noise complaints from Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond, producers at Danny Wimmer Presents are assuring the public that they have a plan in place for Louder Than ...

Q. I’m worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand? A: Sound volume is measured in decibels (dB). You risk hearing loss ...

Howard Davis has started a petition to have Big Apple eateries publicly post their decibel levels so those looking for quiet can make informed decisions about where to dine. He is pictured with an app ...

In Decibels: Use with caution, I reviewed the concept of decibels as a ratio of two powers (and sometimes voltages). Decibels are also used to indicate absolute power and voltage levels by specifying ...

The City of Waynesboro amended its noise ordinance last July in an attempt to provide objective standards for any noise violation. However, the amendment may not have gone far enough to address noise ...