One small bird produces a call so loud, it rivals a rock concert and it's officially the loudest sound in the animal kingdom.

Whether it’s a bird trying to impress a mate, a shrimp stunning its next meal, or a whale calling across the ocean, each ...

Nature isn’t as quiet as it seems on a peaceful hike or during a soothing nature documentary. In the wild, animals compete in their thunderous Olympics, and the volume can get seriously extreme. But ...

There was a time in the distant past when Americans considered the threat of nuclear annihilation to be a more imminent threat. People built fallout shelters, and schools practiced drills, teaching ...

Delhi saw a noisier Diwali this year, with 23 of 26 monitoring stations breaching noise limits. Karol Bagh was loudest, and ...

If you've walked through downtown Milwaukee in recent weeks, especially near the lakefront, you've likely found yourself stopping mid-sentence at times due to loud noises. Maybe you've even had to ...

Cities and towns have their own noise ordinances that place restrictions on when residents can use loud equipment and how loud they can be. Across Rhode Island, it’s not uncommon to hear the roar of a ...

Hearing is vital for daily life, but surprising factors beyond age and loud noise can cause damage. Conditions like diabetes, ...