How well we pay attention while learning is influenced not only by external distractions like background noise but also by internal factors such as how interesting we find the material, according to a ...

(KWTX) -Noise pollution is more than a nuisance. Most people realize that being around loud noises can lead to hearing loss, but research has linked noise pollution to higher risks of heart attacks, ...

People bothered by noise may get some relief through electronics. In the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Harry F. Olson and Everett G. May of Radio Corporation of America tell about a ...

As streets burst into light and laughter this Diwali, an often-ignored hazard rises in the background, noise pollution. From the thundering booms of fireworks to blaring loudspeakers, the festival of ...

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the ...

Pink noise, brown noise and other colorful variations are gaining popularity as alternatives to white noise for relaxation. Pink noise, characterized by lower pitch and resembling natural sounds like ...

New research led by the University of Michigan is painting a more comprehensive picture of how noise pollution is impacting birds around the world. "The major takeaway from this study is that ...