NOISE

What's the Difference Between a Sound and a Noise?

'Noise' and 'sound' are often used interchangeably—even when they shouldn't be.

Rest Easy With This 4.6-Star-Rated White Noise Machine That's on Sale for $20

The 4.6-star-rated HoMedics SoundSpa white noise sound machine is on sale for $20 on Amazon for a limited time.

Louder Than Traffic: Listen to the Deafening Sounds of a Cicada Chorus

When the Brood X cicadas emerge in late spring 2021, their mating calls will rival the volume of lawn mowers, car stereos, and low-flying planes.

A gondola ride in Venice sounds as tranquil as it looks.

Take a Virtual Vacation With Relaxing Sounds From 50 Travel Destinations Around the World

Nature sounds, wave sounds, even city sounds—here’s background noise from whichever vacation you wish you were on.

The UK Wants to Use 'Noise Cameras' to Crack Down on Loud Cars and Bikes

With residents complaining of modified cars and motorbikes creating noise pollution, UK officials are looking to identify offenders with microphones—and issue fines.

11 Sounds Today's Kids Have Probably Never Heard

Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?

Online Museum Is Preserving 'Endangered' Sounds for Future Generations

Because everyone should know what the click of a View-Master sounds like.