The Cedarburg Common Council voted down a proposed ordinance to limit outdoor music to 65 decibels. The initial proposal came after some people complained that noise is too loud and frequent. In the ...

Some common sounds listed by their decibel level: 0 The quietest sound you can hear 30 Whispering 60 Normal conversation 70 Recommended listening level (50 percent volume on Apple iPod with earbuds) ...

Share on Pinterest A third of people in the US are regularly exposed to noise levels that can damage their hearing, increasing additional health risks. grinvalds/Getty Images New findings from the ...

It almost seems like another age, but a common complaint of office workers was that the modern open-plan office was too noisy to get anything done. The constant hubbub of chatter, machinery, and ...