Nobody likes hearing their neighbors' music, TV shows or loud conversations. Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite thick and expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less ...

The smooth featureless walls around your home are easy to paint and great for hanging artwork, but they’re also very effective at transmitting soundwaves from room to room—a less desired feature.

If you’ve ever been kept up late by the sounds of your neighbors—whether it’s loud footsteps, music blasting, or just the everyday noise of apartment living—you’re not alone. But what if the solution ...