Pink noise, a staticky sound that’s supposed to help people fall asleep, may actually worsen your rest, a new study found.

Pink noise includes several naturally occurring sounds, such as rainfall, wind and rustling leaves.

The ambient and steady, static-like tone from pink noise is similar to tapes of heavy rainfall or ocean waves, and aims to ...

Color us surprised. Plenty of people use apps and ambient sound machines to reduce clamor and improve their sleep — but not all noise is created equal. In fact, new research suggests that a particular ...

Running your washing machine during off-peak hours, like mid-morning or early afternoon, reduces energy costs and grid demand ...

There’s a particular kind of buzz you only feel in places where night doesn’t wrap up. Loud chatter leaks through walls, scooters and taxis keep slicing by, and every open doorway looks like an ...

A roadside hotel in Illinois that turns a night away into a full-on experience, with fantasy suites, bold themes, and stories ...

EMMAUS, Pa. - A survey underway in Emmaus is asking the community about possibly creating a so-called "quiet zone" because of train noise at night. But doing so could cost the borough around $2 ...

A social-media post about an unexpectedly thoughtful reply a resident received from a neighbor following a request to reduce late‑night noise has sparked outpouring of positivity. The Reddit post, ...

Some neighbors are upset about a North Side street repair project which has crews working long into the night. They also ...

She was only two years old, but the memory of the infamous Zeppelin raid that wrought devastation on the Black Country has stayed with her a lifetime.