As nighttime noise rises, millions turn to pink noise for relief, but the steady hum meant to protect sleep may quietly ...

A New Jersey environmental group wants FAA to use a variety of noise-measurement standards in addition to the customary 65 dB DNL as part of its airspace redesign for the New York/New Jersey area. The ...

An ordinance proposed in Cedarburg would cap the maximum sound level at 65 decibels. FOX6 measured levels on Washington Avenue over that limit with no live music nearby. Some residents have complained ...

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 ...