The natural world is full of mystery, but nothing captures the imagination quite like enigmatic sounds that defy explanation. From eerie hums to strange underwater noises, these anomalies leave even ...

For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion or survival. Nature supplied the backdrop—wind, water, animals—and music surfaced in hunting rituals, ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just how well can artificial intelligence listen? University of Texas at Austin researchers worked to determine whether sound clips are enough for AI to know what the environment it’s ...

Sound is a fundamental aspect of the environment and critical to ecosystems. Research has found that plants perceive sound as a mechanical stimulus that can encourage the flow of nutrients, promote ...

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Zion National Park officials are developing a soundscape management plan — a set of standards designed to protect the park's natural sounds. Frank Turina, a natural resources ...