Researchers have brought a new method into the sound-dampening fold, demonstrating an origami lattice prototype that can potentially reduce acoustic noise on roadways. The technique allows researchers ...

Have you ever stepped outside while a light snow was falling or went out to shovel the driveway shortly after snow had fallen? You may have noticed it was quieter than normal. There is a scientific ...

Noise Killer:A Spray-on Sound DamperWith long and cold winters to endure, the Scandinavians have ample time to invent things that work, and work well. Optima batteries come to mind, but most 'wheelers ...

If traffic noise or neighbors are keeping you up all night, it may be time to think about soundproofing your home. Here are some tips on getting some peace and quiet with basic soundproofing projects.

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The world is filled with a myriad of sounds and vibrations -- the gentle tones of a piano drifting down the hall, the relaxing purr of a cat laying on your chest, the annoying hum of the office lights ...

Vibration-absorbing, sound-damping materials such as sheets of rubber and expanded foam tend to be thick, bulky and soft. A new material is a big exception to that tendency, however, as it absorbs ...

MoCo Loco shows us the Wall Wave—a modular wall sculpture by Tung Chiang with sound-dampening qualities. You can flip the pieces vertically or horizontally to create new sculptures, but no matter the ...

So has anyone ever tried to reduce sound transmission on an interior door? I work nights and trying to keep a 5 and 7 year old from getting excited and shouting, is an impossibility. My wife keeps ...