16 Easy (and Relatively Cheap) Ways to Soundproof a Space

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

6 Simple Ways To Reduce Noise In Your Home

Choosing drapery, rugs, wall treatments, and appliances with intention can significantly reduce the noise in your home. Here's some expert guidance on small changes that make a big impact.
Nanowerk

Moth wing-inspired sound absorbing wallpaper in sight after breakthrough

(Nanowerk News) Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface. The researchers, which ...
IFLScience

Moth Wings Covered In Sound-Absorbing Stealth Material Can Avoid Bats' Echolocation

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. Being an insect is a hard-fought ...
PBS

Moths Muffle Bat Sonar with Sound-Absorbing Wings

It’s not easy being deaf in the dark—especially when your greatest enemy is a master of sound. Such is the twilight plight of the humble cabbage tree emperor moth (Bunaea alcinoe): It’s all these ...
Gizmodo

Ikea Made Sound-Absorbing Curtains to Broker Peace Between Noisy Roommates

Good fences make good neighbors, but putting up a picket fence inside a small apartment to help keep the peace between two roommates just isn’t an option. As an alternative, Ikea, which has been all ...
techtimes

Moth Wings To Inspire Next-Gen Sound Absorbing Materials, Expect Improvements in Soundproofing Technology

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, ...