Martin County Fire Rescue is issuing a renewed warning about water safety, after three young children drowned in less than a ...

Residents living near the ICE facility in South Portland are raising concerns about protesters allegedly using long-range ...

Workers were pouring concrete for new noise barriers along I-680 in Boardman, with shorter barriers being used near homes and ...

Desktop speakers make for a great way to listen to your music while you work, or for listening to mixes while you make your ...

Noise-related productivity issues are also worsening: In 2023, 81% of employees reported that office noise affected their performance, up sharply from 41% in 2022. To cope, employees are increasingly ...

Despite the global focus on workplace well-being, the percentage of employees who describe their office as noisy has remained stubbornly high—from 59% in 2019 (Oscar Acoustics, Noisy Workspace ...

A new study from Oscar Acoustics, Great Britain’s specialists in architectural acoustic finishes, highlights a growing workplace challenge: Excessive office noise is undermining productivity, employee ...

He noted that funding for those noise barriers is not included in Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed FY26‐27 biennial budget.

We live in an incredibly noisy world. The relentless hum of traffic, industrial machinery, and motorized tools has become a constant presence—and source of irritation—in our daily lives. Yet, ambient ...

Fill it with hardcovers to absorb even more noise. In addition to diminishing unwanted sounds, well-placed furnishings create visual barriers that can help the room feel more private. Rugs are another ...