While research tends to go back and forth on the advantages of noise versus silence for creativity and productivity, I always find myself more relaxed and focused at work after turning on a light ...

Cubicle dwellers and business travelers know well the hazards of noise pollution. Poor office acoustics and boisterous airport terminals drive one to distraction and drain productivity. Ever try to ...

Ever since modern technology allowed us to cast to our smart TV screens from our phones, we have seen the rise of ambient music and noise channels. One can now just go to YouTube, find nature sounds, ...

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