Celebrating 70 Years of Sound

This is what a Styrofoam cello sounds like

A last-year student of musical instrument manufacturing from the College of Ghent has made a cello with a Styrofoam cover. The instrument is the result of a search for new materials and techniques to produce more sound with less effort, compared to the regular wooden versions.

How Sound Shaped The Evolution Of Your Brain

Sound gets into our brains and processed so quickly that it shapes all other perceptions, says neuroscientist Seth Horowitz. "You hear anywhere from 20 to 100 times faster than you see."

Neuroscientists Still Don’t Know Why Music Sounds Good

Scientists, musicians and philosophers have been debating why music sounds nice for literally centuries.

How Audio Enhances Your Brand Content: Find Your Signature Sound

Music can be a key element of your brand's identity. Find out how audio can enhance your brand content and learn how to go about creating your signature sound.

What Does Your Happiness Soundtrack Sound Like?

Music is one of the most powerful human creations. Throughout the ages, it has inspired soldiers to valor and moved audiences to tears. But, have you ever thought about the important role that music can play in bringing you happiness? Read More

What Does Your City Sound Like?

A team of researchers are using data from photos to map out urban soundscapes.

The Power of Sound in Education: How Music Can Help Students Learn

Strategically using music and sound in education can help solidify patterns into young minds.

A Musicians Guide to a Sound Check

As a musician, you play a crucial role in the sound check. A live sound setup, especially in a small or medium sized venue, is a delicately ...

The Sound's Guide to Writing a concept

The Sound's guide to crafting a concept... that doesn't suck.

Spa Wellness: Sound Advice

In years past, "Turn that noise down!" was a familiar cry from the parent of a child blasting her favorite tunes.

The Science of Sound Part I: What is Sound?

Sound is energy, generated by a source, transmitted through a medium, and received by a receiver. Sound has 3 components: Frequency, Amplitude, Duration

How to Sound Like the Masters

Part I: The Legends Metal tones may seem static sometimes, but listen closer and you’ll realize it’s not all the same old distortion. Revered metal bands and their guitar players have s…

What Feelings Sound Like

What does a supernova sounds like?

We've all been ruined by science fiction, with their sound effects in space. But if you could watch a supernova detonate from a safe distance away, what would you hear?

Ever wonder what sound a mummy makes?

Science has been hard at work figuring out what sound a mummy makes.

Drowned in sound: how listening to music hinders learning

Students may plead otherwise – but research shows that playing your favourite tunes while studying gets in the way of revision

Why You Hate The Sound Of Your Own Voice

VIDEO: There's a scientific explanation for why you cringe at the sound of your own voice.

This Is What Climate Change Sounds Like

Scientists and artists hope the emotional power of music will help move people to act on the climate crisis.

How to Hack Your Brain with Sound

Binaural beats may be able to entrain your brainwaves. That sounds more magical than it is.