Oddly shaped conch shells found at Neolithic archaeological sites dating back 6,000 years could have served as technology for producing an extremely loud noise, scientists have discovered. The tests ...

Juliette Volcler, trans. from the French by Carol Volk. New Press (Perseus, dist.), $24.95 (208p) ISBN 978-1-59558-873-9 Be it in the form of acoustic weapons capable of dispersing unruly crowds, as a ...

After the relative quiet of the pandemic, New York City has come roaring back. Just listen: Jackhammers. Honking cars and trucks. Rumbling subway trains. Sirens. Shouting. Over the years, there have ...

Even in a tranquil setting, there can be rumblings of trouble. Traffic noise was enough to rattle the peace at a Fort Myers cafe. Jeremy Allen and his two friends were trying enjoy a quiet lunch.

Living downtown, I have long been annoyed by the sound of cars and motorcycles that are intentionally and illegally too loud. Mufflers are often modified for this specific purpose. It is obvious these ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — After the relative quiet of ...