There are two ways to appear smart—look it or sound it. Looking smart is OK, but if it ends when you open your mouth, how ...

Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further ...

Different frequencies sound different to us. For instance, when you hum deeply, that’s about 200 Hz. The metallic sound of a ...

Determining the "loudest recorded sound" depends on how you define sound and on which measurements you choose to include.

Why are some sounds easier to remember than others? A study on made-up words points to the harsh consonants that also ...

A pioneering study has unveiled a new sound therapy that reduces the loudness of tinnitus and has the potential to be ...

Researchers found the therapy, comprising modified musical notes, quietened tinnitus by around 10% on average. | ITV National ...

The individual teams worked both concurrently and subsequently on F1.

Film lovers know the magic that happens when picture and audio finally meet. Creators feel it even more. Every cut becomes ...

In recent years, sound design has become a vital element of filmmaking, significantly influencing how audiences experience ...

Have you ever stepped outside on a frigid, quiet morning and heard sounds emanating from somewhere far away? It's not your ...

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