Educational

Heavy breathing occurs when the body isn’t receiving enough oxygen into the lungs and has to work more to receive air. This can then cause the person to breathe louder than others. Loud breathing can also be caused by several other factors. This can be from a lung disorder, for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) … Read more

We’re all familiar with one neighbor, friend, or family member who can’t seem to play music at normal levels. Why do some people play their music so loudly? Is their intention to disturb others? The truth is that there are different reasons why some people play music so loudly. Some of them might even surprise … Read more

Depending on where you live, winters can seem like the quietest season of all. The world seems to fall silent, in stark contrast to the hive of activity in summer. Some love the peace of quiet, while others struggle with the seasonal changes. But why are winters so quiet? The answer is as much to … Read more

Whether you go to a grocery store, a restaurant, or a park, there’s always one sound that will catch your attention. What is it? The sound of kids yelling, laughing, or screaming, and sometimes, all at once. So why are kids so loud? If you’re a parent, a childless adult, or anyone who’s always wondered … Read more

If you’ve ever come to a halt at a traffic light and found your music was considerably louder than you thought, it’s most likely due to the excessive road or wind noise. When it comes to interfering with car comfort and sound quality, road noise and wind noise are two of the most common problems … Read more

A home should be a place where you can be yourself and where you can feel entirely at ease. One way to ensure that you can achieve this is by soundproofing your home because this ensures that you can enjoy calmness without distractions. However, there are numerous other reasons why soundproofing your home is a … Read more

We’re often told that we have two ears and only one mouth because we should listen twice as we speak. Though this may sound like a cliché statement that doesn’t hold that much value, the truth is that it carries immeasurable wisdom. Active listening is a demanded skill — Not only in the workforce but … Read more

If you’ve ever been to a library, you know that silence is required. But why do you need to be quiet in a library? Besides the fact that silence is necessary for concentration and focus, there are other reasons and standards why. Let’s take a look at them.   1) Focus & Concentration The first … Read more

In physics, a wave is defined as a form of disturbance that can propagate from one place to another and can be separated into two distinct categories based on whether they require a medium to travel through, or not. Waves that require a medium through which to travel, are referred to as mechanical waves, whereas … Read more

The sound you hear when you yawn is called a “contagious yawn“. An involuntary exhaling air often accompanies yawning through the mouth and nose with an audible sound. This “contagious” sound may be related to the need for more oxygen since it’s often heard in response to fatigue or sleepiness (as well as boredom). Some … Read more