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 ...

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, ...

To avoid lengthy exposure to potentially-dangerous levels of noise, you have to understand the decibel level you're dealing with, measured by the sound pressure level in decibels. For parents ...

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 ...

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 ...

Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing has ...

The Health and Safety Commission put together an Info sheet for understanding how sound works. I think it is very handy to know how dBs add up when you are trying to build a quite (quiter) ...

Changes to the city’s noise ordinance might be harder to make than you think. When police measure for a citation they’re checking decibel levels on the inside of someone’s home. If the noise next door ...

Starting at midnight on one of the busiest nights for Raleigh's nightlife scene, the city will implement new noise limits.

He’s making a racket with this noise complaint. A retiree enraged by clamorous cafes and rambunctious restaurants has started a petition to have Big Apple eateries publicly post their decibel levels ...

Vashi: While the MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board) authorities have declared the city of Navi Mumbai as 'eco-friendly' considering the average noise decibel level which has been recorded as ...