When you are trying to sleep, it isn’t necessarily the volume of a noise that wakes you up; it is the sudden change in consistency. The abrupt blast of a car horn, the thud of heavy footsteps upstairs, or the sudden bark of a neighbor’s dog are acoustic spikes that pull your brain right out … Read more
One of the most common struggles for new parents is keeping a sleeping baby asleep. In a desperate attempt to maintain peace, many parents tiptoe around their homes, keeping the television off and speaking in hushed whispers. However, acoustic science and pediatric sleep studies suggest that absolute silence is actually the wrong approach. The secret … Read more
When you are trying to block out a snoring partner, street traffic, or a loud neighborhood, adding more noise to your bedroom sounds completely counterintuitive. However, acoustic masking is one of the most effective, scientifically backed ways to improve sleep quality. Most people immediately reach for a dedicated sound machine (like the ones in our … Read more
You are lying in bed, staring at the ceiling. The house is completely silent, which somehow makes everything louder. The floorboards settle with a sharp crack. A car drives by three streets over. Your partner breathes just a little too heavily…