A science video maker in China couldn’t find a good explanation for why hot and cold water sound different, so he did his own research and published it. By Sam Kean Most people are quite good at ...

This interview with “Avatar: The Way of Water” sound mixer Julian Howarth first appeared in a special section of the Below-the-Line issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine. Normally, a production sound ...

Waterfalls have a specific threshold of water flow that must be maintained to preserve their characteristic sound and appearance, according to research that used audio recordings and images to monitor ...

When you purchase products through the Bookshop.org link on this page, Science Friday earns a small commission which helps support our journalism. One summer day when we were kids, my brother and I ...

New research reveals that water sounds not only help humans relax and sleep better but also stimulate faster plant germination. MIT-led experiments found rice seeds exposed to simulated rainfall ...

In the United States, every single national park has its distinctive symphony of natural sounds. “These natural soundscapes deserve our protection. But we are losing them and the health benefits we ...