Fungus already shows promise as a "green" form of leather and protective packaging. Thanks to new research, it has now also found use in an environmentally-friendly sound-absorbing material. Acoustic ...

A peaceful home and garden should be a sanctuary, a place to escape the noise of the outside world. Yet, sounds from traffic, ...

Stealthy flier: the Antheraea pernyi moth is very good at absorbing ultrasound. (Courtesy: University of Bristol) When moth wings are used to coat hard, artificial surfaces, they can significantly ...

Gamers, musicians, podcasters, and those who live in noisy neighborhoods will all benefit from soundproofing their space. Sometimes you want to keep noise out; other times you want to keep your noise ...

A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers reduced the rumble of a car engine more than a traditional felt fiber soundproofing ...