To soundproof a room, focus on absorbing sound waves. Having more soft, absorbent materials like foam, carpet, blankets, and acoustic panels will help deaden sound.

The effectiveness of this sound-dampening effect depends on the type and depth of the snow. Dry, powdery snow is the most efficient at absorbing sound, acting like an acoustic sponge.

Sound-absorbing plants serve as natural noice cancellers both indoors and out. Here's a handful that'll dial down the volume in your house. plant scientist for Garden Safe, a pest control ...

Two years ago, scientists at the University of Bristol discovered that some moths evade bats via sound-absorbing scales on their body. New research now suggests that wallpaper inspired by those ...