Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

Editor's Note: We have strived to maintain accessibility in our Bring Science Home activities by limiting the required technology. We recognize technology is now more widely available than it was when ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

Forget hunting for a tape measure or a protractor. Use your Android phone camera and sensors to handle different types of measurements easily.

Designed to make an Android-based SPL meter as close to a professional-grade device as possible, the deciBel Pro mobile app measures and calculates how loud the noises around you are. The app uses a ...