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Jan 22, 2016 07:47 AM EST

The Physics of Snow: Why It's So Quiet Outside After a Snow Storm

Why is it so quiet outside on a snowy day? It's not just because people avoid venturing outside. It's also because of the properties of snow itself.

Jan 20, 2016 08:41 PM EST

Casino Atmosphere Encourages Addictive Behaviors: See Why (VIDEO)

Rats in the study were more likely to go after a sugary treat even if it was risky or they knew better when in this type of environment.

Dec 14, 2015 06:18 PM EST

Tinnitus Severity May Alter Emotional Brain Processing

Could having tinnitus--otherwise known as ringing in the ears--affect the ability to process emotions?

Dec 09, 2015 12:28 PM EST

'Inattentional Deafness' Cuts Off Sound From Your Environment

Being too focused on a task can make you "temporarily deaf," according to a recent study.

Oct 28, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

World's First Tractor Beam Uses Sonic Waves to Hold and Levitate Objects

Does a tractor beam sound more like science fiction than reality? That's exactly what researchers have now created. They've built a novel sonic tractor beam that can lift and move objects using sound waves.

Sep 26, 2015 08:46 PM EDT

2-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal How Our Ancestors Heard Sounds

Early hominins heard the world very differently than modern humans, according to a recent study published in the journal Science Advances.

Sep 22, 2015 01:11 PM EDT

Giraffes Hum, And It's Actually Audible To The Human Ear

Sure. Giraffes seem like silent, rather stoic creatures with their incredibly long necks, sanding in at about 6 feet tall. But guess what? They have their own voices, too. What's even more interesting is that these sounds are slightly detectable to the human ears, contrary to previous beliefs.

Aug 18, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

Strange Whistled Turkish Language Uses Both Sides of the Human Brain

Researchers have found that whistled Turkish actually uses both sides of the brain.

Aug 12, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

Deadly Reptiles Sing: Crocodiles and Alligators Communicate Similar to Birds

We all know that birds can sing, but did you know that alligators and crocodiles do the same? Scientists have discovered that these large reptiles will actually resonances to communicate with others.

Aug 10, 2015 08:08 PM EDT

Voting And Voice: Could Tone Influence Which Candidate You Choose?

Could the tone of a candidates voice influence whether he or she wins in office?

Aug 08, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Mystery Booms Plaguing California Residents Finally Have a Source

Mysterious booms have plagued the residents of El Dorado County in California for some time now. While some have speculated what the cause of these booms has been, it's remained a mystery until now.

Jul 16, 2015 04:17 PM EDT

Humans Screams Activate Fear Circuitry in the Brain

Why do human screams resonate so broadly? Scientists have discovered that human screams possess a unique acoustic property that activates not only the auditory brain, but also the brain's fear circuitry.