Decibels (dB) are a unit for measuring sound. Since sound reproduction is critical for the home theater experience, it's ...

Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

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Researchers believe noise pollution causes a surge in stress hormones. — -- The jackhammer outside the window, the honking horns -- for many of us, loud noise can be a source of stress or a ...