Cutting down on the decibels can be daunting, however, as there are many different types of soundproofing solutions, and each works differently. Effective soundproofing materials catch and absorb ...

Researchers in China recently uncovered a quantum-inspired rule governing how sound is scattered by certain physical ...

Hush, hush: Michele Meo with a lightweight aerogel suspended in a honeycomb structure. (Courtesy: University of Bath) A new meringue-like material that is a strong absorber of sound over a broad range ...

Did you know that moth wings have excellent sound-absorption qualities? And it seems like they will now be used to further improve today's soundproofing technology. A moth is pictured in Jardin, ...

Nobody likes hearing their neighbors' music, TV shows or loud conversations. Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite thick and expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less ...

Vinaflex, from GLT Products, is designed to meet the physical and performance requirements for any application with the need for acoustical soundproofing, the company says. Primarily composed of a ...

Sound deadening material plays an important role in making cars comfortable and quiet, but most people don’t give it much thought. Nissan engineers are one of the exceptions as they’ve developed a ...

If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural ...

CNC machining operations generate a significant amount of noise. It’s a consequence of machines operating as they are meant to do. However, excessive noise levels present serious health risks for ...