Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt created the character’s high-pitched, electronic chattering by combining his own voice and ...
In a new study out of Oberlin College, researchers found that "eastern gray squirrels eavesdrop on non-alarm auditory cues as indicators of safety" We might be able to learn a thing or two from ...
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This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter. To the extent that "relaxing" online is ...
Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...
The team of researchers found that activity in the default mode network of the brain (a collection of areas which are active when we are resting) was different depending on the sounds playing in the ...
Have you ever been on a really busy train or bus, and felt a little overwhelmed? Well, it isn't just you - many adults also suffer from that feeling on stressful commutes as well! A new study has ...