The hatred of sound.

What happened after THX lost its iconic "Deep Note"?

What was the point of the THX "deep note" and why do we love it so much?

The history of what might be the most sampled piece of music ever.

Your phone might be eavesdropping on you.

We explore the autonomous sensory meridian response, a phenomenon where certain sounds can trigger a pleasant physical reaction.

Sound design's critical role in theater and concerts.

Your voice is an instrument, and the way you choose to sing your words can communicate a lot.

Brant Guichard hears music every time he has a seizure.

Find out how sound design draws the audience into the story.

Explore the history of the notification system that keeps us safe.

The company that changed the way public spaces sound.

How television news got its score.

What does Twitter sound like when it comes to life?

In this special Holiday Edition, we uncover an incredible gift to sound and research.

We explore user interface sounds.

Who was behind the infamous Mac sounds that have become part of your daily routine?

How does sound design shape our theme park experience?

How does Hollywood create the terrifying sounds in our favorite scary movies, and why does our brain react to those sounds with fear?

Why do we cry? ...and how do our tears in adulthood make us distinctively human?

Games are often defined by their graphics. How does sound for games work?

How did an open reel tape recorder secretly planted in the White House basement lead to the demise of the 37th President of the United States?

How does our sense of hearing affect our taste buds?

Does flying make you nervous? You’re not alone. Dive into the psychological aspects of how sound can trigger these fears, and find out what all of those sounds really are.

What are the oldest sound recordings in history?