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Noise at Work: Using Sound to Stay Focused

December 20, 2019
Noise at Work: Using Sound to Stay Focused

If you have trouble focusing at work, you know that anything and everything can turn into a distraction. Bosses talking at the water cooler yank you out of your zone, while coworkers pounding away on keyboards throw a wrench in your focus. You probably want to avoid noise at all costs, but you can use […]

Noise-Canceling Headphones

December 19, 2019
noise cancelling headphones

What do you do when you’ve got a million tasks, but colleagues are distracting you with their conversations? Or when you’re trying to sleep, but your neighbor is conducting a heavy metal concert next door? Before you send a shoe flying through their window, think about investing in some noise-canceling headphones. They’re a portable and […]

What Are the Characteristics of Sound Waves?

October 18, 2019
Characteristics of a Sound Wave

You probably know that the sound you hear is the result of sound waves. But what are sound waves, exactly? What are their characteristics? And how do they work? What is a Sound Wave? A sound wave is caused by energy that moves through air, water or other materials as tiny vibrations. For example, when […]

The Pros and Cons of Quieter Cars

October 17, 2019
the pros and cons of quieter cars

Traffic noise, especially car noise, can be some of the worst kind of noise pollution. The loudest cars are usually the oldest ones. Internal combustion engines make a lot of noise, and not only are older cars less likely to have measures in place to dampen noise, but they’re also more likely to have loose […]

What Are Good Ways to Divide a Room?

September 20, 2019
What are good ways to divide a room

The great thing about a studio apartment is that it’s a simple living space that is usually inexpensive. The not-so-great thing is that it’s only one room. For some people, this may be all right — but if you have a roommate, or if you like a little separation between your bedroom and living room, […]