Our sense of hearing is incredibly powerful. It’s no wonder really, because our ears are the product of hundreds of millions of years of evolution. They can pick up on tiny sonic clues in our ...

While humans will enjoy the majesty of the total solar eclipse as it sweeps across several states in the U.S. on April 8, 2024, the celestial event will also be experienced by flora and fauna. That's ...

Unique trills, calls, chirps, gurgling, and whistles are crucial components in nature's soundscapes. (Pictured: Male Indigo Bunting) Dawn Scranton via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2.0 "It was a ...

Healthy ecosystems are often noisy places: from reefs to grasslands and forests, these are sonically rich thanks to all the species defending territories, finding mates, locating prey, or perhaps ...

For people who love discovering new sounds, there’s an intriguing new site that collects soundscapes from around the world. Users can create their own specialized playlists of sounds available on ...

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people’s stress and anxiety. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Burbling brooks. Gently rustling leaves. For most of us, hearing these sorts of nature sounds indoors improves our mental and physical wellbeing—as well as our cognitive performance. The sorts of ...