Imagine relaxing at your home, but a sudden burst of crackers startles you, as your heart skips a beat. Your breathing may become quick, and some may even feel dizzy. This reaction is a natural ...

Dozens have taken to social media to debate the source of the loud noises that rattle houses and wake them in the middle of ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Wednesday night, the skies of Indianapolis will be lit up with fireworks, but for some people, the booming sounds aren’t a cause for celebration. Veterans living with PTSD say ...

Costa Rica is nearing a potential ban on noise-producing fireworks due to their negative effects on people, animals, and the environment. The Environment Commission of the Legislative Assembly has ...

These days, we think of firecrackers, Roman candles, cherry bombs and the like as things we make noise with on the Fourth of July, or perhaps New Year's Eve. A century ago, however, Christmas Day in ...