We are in sound overload, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Those with misophonia may be casualties of the overwhelming environment.

When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp ...

Tobacco hornworm caterpillars have no organs that resemble ears. Yet, scientists were able to figure out how they hear—and it could inspire next generation microphones.

A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba ...

The initial finding dates all the way back to 1947, when someone discovered that people associated some word-like sounds with ...

In this post, we will show you how to enable or disable Spatial Sound in Windows 11. Spatial Sound is an advanced audio feature that creates an immersive, 3D sound experience, without requiring ...

Mascha Schilinski’s movie “Sound of Falling,” which takes place over a century in a rural farmhouse, shows how trauma is transmitted through generations. By Thomas Rogers Reporting from Berlin While ...

Apparently any place looks better if you just say it’s Japan. The idea being that the “Japan effect” is so strong, just the location tag can filter how we perceive an ordinary street or an average ...

After a weekend that had the first snowfall for much of Wisconsin, parts of Racine and Kenosha counties along Lake Michigan measured more than a foot of snow Nov. 10. It's a drastic difference from ...

The studio says everything it's put out for 'Mass Effect 5' thus far will lead to what awaits the next chapter in its sci-fi saga. Reading time 2 minutes Every November 7 is N7 Day, a celebration of ...

It’s axiomatic in the commercial theater that two shows always sell: “Fiddler on the Roof” and “The Sound of Music.” Why? Both are beloved works of genius that are generous when it comes to human ...

Comedian Fred Armisen has just put out a new album. It is called "100 Sound Effects" - and that's exactly what it is. Over the years, fans of Armisen's comedy have come to expect the unexpected - ...